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Compare train, flight, and bus for Como to Portofino

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 train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $21, and a bus costs an average of $27.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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$24

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3h 50m

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3h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Como to Portofino is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Como to Portofino:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Portofino is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

Flight takes on average 9h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Como and Portofino including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Como to Portofino among Omio's users.

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from Como to Portofino

How to get from Como to Portofino by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Como to Portofino is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285
    4:36 PM4h33
    Como San Giovanni
    9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $251One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285
    4:36 PM4h33
    Como San Giovanni
    9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $251One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Gulf AirGF25
    7:55 AM1h05
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    9:00 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281
    2:36 PM4h38
    Como San Giovanni
    7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273
    10:36 AM4h38
    Como San Giovanni
    3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25201 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359
    7:03 AM4h38
    Como San Giovanni
    11:41 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH293+LufthansaLH1068
    2:10 PM8h35
    Turin Airport
    10:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $3431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH293+LufthansaLH116 · LH2278
    2:10 PM6h35
    Turin Airport
    8:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4051One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH297+LufthansaLH1068
    6:00 AM16h45
    Turin Airport
    10:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4141One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Portofino

Travel to Portofino easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Como to Portofino.

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There are 3 options to travel between Como and Portofino including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Como to Portofino is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Como to Portofino:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Como to Portofino is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

Flight takes on average 9h 6m.

The distance from Como to Portofino is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Como to Portofino is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 21 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, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Como to Portofino:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Como to Portofino, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Portofino by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Portofino by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Como to Portofino:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Como to Portofino often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Genoa, Florence, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portofino and these popular destinations at a great price.

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