- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Portofino will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 18 buses that leave Milan for Portofino on Mon, Aug 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 2 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4731
4704
BUS L679E+
Regionale Veloce 3285
BUS L675E+
Regionale 12449
BUS L679E+
Regionale Veloce 3285
4731
4704
BUS L679E+
Regionale Veloce 3285
BUS L679E+
Regionale Veloce 3285
BUS L685E+
Regionale 12471Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Portofino:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Portofino costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 12m by bus vs 2h 41m by car) and save roughly $54 compared to fuel and tolls ($8 vs $62). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:58PM | Arrival Time 10:53PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Portofino buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS L665H+ Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:00 PM Milan Centrale | 5h14 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
4704 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h35 | 3:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS L675E+ Regionale 12449 | 5:12 PM Milan | 3h39 | 8:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L675E+ Regionale 12449 | 5:12 PM Milan | 3h34 | 8:46 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L675E+ Regionale 12449 | 5:12 PM Milan | 3h29 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
BUS L679E+ Regionale 3287 · Regionale 12470 | 5:47 PM Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
BUS L679E+ Regionale 3287 | 6:15 PM Milan | 2h58 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L679E+ Regionale 3287 | 6:15 PM Milan | 2h54 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
BUS L679E+ Regionale 12465 | 6:15 PM Milan | 4h02 | 10:17 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L679E+ Intercity 685 | 6:15 PM Milan | 3h09 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 7:58 PM Milan | 3h08 | 11:06 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 7:58 PM Milan | 2h59 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 7:58 PM Milan | 3h03 | 11:01 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
4731 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h50 | 11:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03+ Intercity 657 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03+ Intercity 657 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 3h27 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h05 | 12:20 PM Rapallo, Rapallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h20 | 12:35 PM Zoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Portofino run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Portofino by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Portofino buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Portofino bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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