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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 $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 $24, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m 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 |
 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 Como to Portofino:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $177 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 3h 26m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:21 AM4h31Como8:52 AMPortofino$231One-way0 transfers
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- 4:21 AM4h31Como8:52 AMPortofino$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:21 AM4h31Como8:52 AMPortofino$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:16 AM4h36Como9:52 AMPortofino$241One-way0 transfers
- 4:16 AM4h36Como8:52 AMPortofino$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Portofino:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Portofino costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $177 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Portofino costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Portofino by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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