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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$25 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Como to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Portofino is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 AM9h55Como3:25 PMPortofino$1951One-way0 transfers
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5:30 AM9h55Como3:25 PMPortofino$1951One-way0 transfers
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4:10 PM5h05Como9:15 PMPortofino$2921One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Portofino:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Portofino costing on average $23 (€18).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Portofino as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Portofino by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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