- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Como will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 39 trains that leave Portofino for Como on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 123
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 123
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 · Regionale TRENORD 191
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 25514
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 25522
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123
Intercity 680+
Regionale TRENORD 25534
Intercity 674+
Regionale TRENORD 25530Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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 Portofino to Como:
A train is $210 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Como costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Flight takes on average 9h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Como trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h58 | 5:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h52 | 5:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12394+ Intercity 1539+ Regionale TRENORD 25528 | 1:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h25 | 6:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 2:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h09 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h52 | 7:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h58 | 7:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12414+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 25532 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h28 | 8:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 4:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h06 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h58 | 9:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h52 | 9:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 · S8 TRENORD 24878 · Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h20 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 · S11 TRENORD 25080 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h37 | 10:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 · Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h35 | 10:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 · Regionale TRENORD 2980 · Regionale TRENORD 187 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h41 | 10:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h13 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 7:11 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h38 | 10:49 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:11 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h27 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h52 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h58 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h43 | 9:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h49 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · S9 TRENORD 24902 · S11 TRENORD 25026 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h15 | 9:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h28 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h16 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h31 | 9:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h51 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h05 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h59 | 11:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h44 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12354+ Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 25520 | 9:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h29 | 2:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h25 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3097+ Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 11:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h59 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 11:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h26 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12374+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 25524 | 11:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h26 | 4:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Portofino to Como run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como’s most famous scientist, exhibiting instruments and documents related to electricity.
Como’s main civic art gallery, with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning local and Lombard history.
Specialized museum on Como’s silk industry, a defining part of the city’s identity, with machinery, textiles, and fashion-related exhibits.
The lakeside promenade is the city’s signature walking area, ideal for views, photos, and an easy introduction to Como.
Como’s main waterfront square, lively and central, with classic lake views and direct access to the historic center.
A highly popular ride and hill area for panoramic views over Como and the lake, especially favored for social-media photos.
Creamy risotto topped with fillets of Lake Como perch, one of the area’s signature dishes and a classic of local home cooking.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage; a traditional specialty of the Como area.
Salted and sun-dried lake fish, usually shad, grilled and served with polenta; an old fishermen’s dish strongly tied to Lake Como.
Well-known traditional venue near Como, famous for hearty local cuisine, grilled meats, polenta, and rustic atmosphere.
Established central Como restaurant known for refined Lombard cuisine, lake fish, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.
Historic osteria in Como’s old town, appreciated for traditional regional dishes, local wines, and intimate character.
Moderate for Italy. Lakefront dining and hotels cost more, while local cafes and trattorias are reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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Como Lago, Como -> Como San Giovanni, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Como 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 Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portofino to Como trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Como S. Giovanni station pair, with some services arriving at Como Borghi. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni 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: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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