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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of NOK 278 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 278, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,821.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
NOK 278 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,821 Average price | NOK 490 Average price | NOK 632 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 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 NOK 212 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average NOK 490.
A train is NOK 4,543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average NOK 4,821.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around NOK 278 compared to roughly NOK 632 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 355. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 6877:21 PM3h56Como Borghi11:17 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoNOK 1931One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 6877:21 PM3h56Como Borghi11:17 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoNOK 1931One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AZ1412 · AZ34411:15 AM3h15Turin Airport2:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur AirportNOK 1,4581One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 30636:16 AM4h36Como Lago10:52 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoNOK 2151One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 30636:21 AM4h31Como Borghi10:52 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoNOK 2151One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25507 · S9 TRENORD 24923 · Regionale Veloce 30636:36 AM4h16Como San Giovanni10:52 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoNOK 2281One-way2 transfers
VY6515 · VY15179:50 AM12h20Turin Airport10:10 PMNice Cote d'Azur AirportNOK 7281One-way1 transfer
VY6515 · VY15219:50 AM7h00Turin Airport4:50 PMNice Cote d'Azur AirportNOK 9081One-way1 transfer
VY6513 · VY15175:25 PM4h45Turin Airport10:10 PMNice Cote d'Azur AirportNOK 1,1451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Portofino:
A train is NOK 212 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average NOK 490.
A train is NOK 4,543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average NOK 4,821.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Portofino as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Rapallo, Rapallo.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Portofino by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Gulf Air, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Portofino by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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