- 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 on Oct 18
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 18
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 18
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Oct 18
2 h 1 m
Trains on Oct 18
88
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Sun, Oct 18, we found 88 trains from Milan to Portofino, including 20 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 18 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sun, Oct 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12437
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339
9992
9992
Intercity 665
Intercity 687
9992Trains from Milan to Portofino run on average 75 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Portofino trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 8:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h12 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 12344 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 9:02 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 9:46 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 9:51 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013+ Intercity 505 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 9:20 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 12366 | 8:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 11:03 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h47 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 · Regionale 12353 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 3h07 | 11:12 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale 12363 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h53 | 12:18 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 12372 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 11:47 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 11:18 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12363 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h59 | 12:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12363 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h08 | 12:18 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ BUS L511B+ Regionale 12372 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ BUS L511B | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h28 | 11:38 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12373 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h06 | 1:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12373 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12373 | 10:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 1:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12383 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h55 | 2:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12383 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h59 | 2:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12383 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h04 | 2:14 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12393 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h59 | 3:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12393 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h03 | 3:08 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12393 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h08 | 3:13 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 12402 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h35 | 2:45 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale 12397 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 3:46 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 3:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2391 · Regionale TTPER 2074 · Regionale 12413 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h46 | 5:11 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2391 · Regionale TTPER 2074 · Regionale 12413 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h41 | 5:06 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2391 · Regionale TTPER 2074 · Regionale 12413 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h37 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12422 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 4:48 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 4:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 5:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ Regionale 12423 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ Regionale 12423 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 6:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale 12442 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12437 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12437 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h25 | 7:50 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12437 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 7:45 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12443 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12443 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12443 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h06 | 8:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 8:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12447 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h42 | 8:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12453 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h03 | 9:08 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12453 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h59 | 9:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12453 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h08 | 9:13 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12453 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h48 | 9:13 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12453 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h39 | 9:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 12463 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h52 | 10:17 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12453 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 9:08 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 3287 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h44 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 3287 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h48 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 3287 · Regionale 12470 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 12463 | 6:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h37 | 10:17 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h57 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h06 | 11:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 11:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h14 | 11:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12481 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h46 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
9992 | 9:06 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h22 | 11:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 0 transfersDirect | |
9992 | 9:06 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h08 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h12 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h07 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687+ Regionale 12481 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
9992 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h44 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
9992 | 9:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 11:28 PM Genoa Brignole | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Portofino by train. 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 train, 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 trains use the Milano Centrale to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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