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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 9h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Portofino
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32854:36 PM4h33Como San Giovanni9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32854:36 PM4h33Como San Giovanni9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Fastest
GF257:55 AM1h05Milan Malpensa Airport9:00 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 32812:36 PM4h38Como San Giovanni7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327310:36 AM4h38Como San Giovanni3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25201 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 123597:03 AM4h38Como San Giovanni11:41 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
LH293+
LH10682:10 PM8h35Turin Airport10:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
LH293+
LH116 · LH22782:10 PM6h35Turin Airport8:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$4051One-way2 transfers
LH297+
LH10686:00 AM16h45Turin Airport10:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$4141One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 9h 6m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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