- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Milan will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 29 trains that leave Portofino for Milan on Sun, Jun 21, 6 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 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 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 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3047
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019
Intercity 652
Intercity 658
Intercity 652
Intercity 658
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Milan 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 1h 59m. 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 $12.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Portofino to Milan:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Milan costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
The journey is about 15m faster (2h 23m by train vs 2h 38m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $51 (€42)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 11:48 AM Zoagli station | 3h47 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 11:53 AM Rapallo station | 3h42 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 11:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h38 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12375+ Intercity 670 | 1:12 PM Zoagli station | 2h48 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 2h19 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12394+ Intercity 1539 | 1:49 PM Zoagli station | 3h11 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12394+ Intercity 1539 | 1:54 PM Rapallo station | 3h06 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12394+ Intercity 1539 | 1:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:04 PM Zoagli station | 3h31 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:10 PM Rapallo station | 3h25 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12395+ Intercity 674 | 3:14 PM Zoagli station | 2h51 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 2h24 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h19 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12414+ Intercity 635 | 3:46 PM Zoagli station | 3h14 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale TRENORD 2377 | 3:48 PM Rapallo station | 2h47 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12414+ Intercity 635 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h05 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 4:07 PM Zoagli station | 3h28 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 4:07 PM Zoagli station | 2h53 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 4:13 PM Rapallo station | 3h22 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 4:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 4:25 PM Rapallo station | 2h35 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12422 · Regionale 12064 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:49 PM Zoagli station | 4h46 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12415+ Intercity 680 | 5:12 PM Zoagli station | 2h53 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 2h24 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h19 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 5:54 PM Zoagli station | 3h16 | 9:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:54 PM Zoagli station | 2h46 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 5:59 PM Rapallo station | 3h11 | 9:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:59 PM Rapallo station | 2h41 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12438 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 6:00 PM Zoagli station | 3h35 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h07 | 9:10 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 6:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12425 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 6:12 PM Zoagli station | 3h23 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12442 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 6:46 PM Zoagli station | 2h54 | 9:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 7:07 PM Rapallo station | 2h33 | 9:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 7:11 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h29 | 9:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12448+ Intercity 684 | 7:20 PM Zoagli station | 2h40 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12448 · Regionale Veloce 3065 · Regionale TRENORD 2385 | 7:20 PM Zoagli station | 3h01 | 10:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12448 · Regionale Veloce 3065 · Regionale TRENORD 2385 | 7:25 PM Rapallo station | 2h56 | 10:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12448 · Regionale Veloce 3065 · Regionale TRENORD 2385 | 7:29 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 10:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684 | 7:41 PM Rapallo station | 2h19 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452+ Intercity 639 | 7:46 PM Zoagli station | 3h09 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:46 PM Zoagli station | 3h49 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 10:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:51 PM Rapallo station | 3h44 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452+ Intercity 639 | 7:51 PM Rapallo station | 3h04 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h40 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452+ Intercity 639 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:05 PM Zoagli station | 3h30 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:10 PM Rapallo station | 3h25 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 514+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h19 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 514+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:46 PM Rapallo station | 2h49 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 2h44 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3254+ Intercity 652 | 5:41 AM Zoagli station | 2h44 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 2h24 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 6:23 AM Zoagli station | 3h12 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 6:28 AM Rapallo station | 3h07 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h08 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 6h04 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12324 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 7:16 AM Rapallo station | 5h29 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12324 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 7:20 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 2h27 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale 12032 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:03 AM Zoagli station | 4h32 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12358 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:04 AM Zoagli station | 3h31 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12345 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:37 AM Zoagli station | 2h58 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 2h41 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Portofino to Milan run on average 76 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 15 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 53m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 76 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Museum entry for Leonardo’s The Last Supper, one of the world’s most famous artworks and a priority booking site in Milan.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist collections and rooftop views.
Milan’s canal district, known for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and highly photogenic bridges and reflections.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milanese artistic atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and the city’s most important urban landmark, ideal for first-time visitors and classic views.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A traditional breaded veal cutlet, fried until crisp. It is one of the city’s most iconic and historic main dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese. It is a classic Lombard comfort dish with deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Iconic casual spot famous for panzerotti, beloved by locals and visitors for quick, affordable bites near the Duomo.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant celebrated for refined local dishes such as mondeghili and risotto in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, but budget cafés and aperitivo deals help control daily costs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portofino to Milan trains use the Rapallo to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Rogoredo. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Milan 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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