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Compare bus and train for Milan to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Milan to Portofino:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Portofino costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 41m by car) and roughly $42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 vs $62). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Portofino
How to get from Milan to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Portofino is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$101One-way0 transfers
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473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$101One-way0 transfers
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473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32856:25 PM2h44Milan Centrale9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 32814:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327312:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
47041:05 PM2h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:35 PMZoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM3h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:20 PMRapallo, Rapallo$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Portofino:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Portofino costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 78 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Portofino as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Italo to go to Portofino by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Italo.
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