How to travel from Lake Como to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Portofino is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Como to Portofino by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portofino → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Chiavari.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€62($62)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Portofino by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Lake Como and Portofino is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lake Como and Portofino by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Portofino is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Portofino. We recommend that you drive to Portofino. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Portofino. We recommend that you drive to Portofino. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Chiavari. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Portofino is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Portofino. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Lake Como and Portofino. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €62($62) | every 4 hours | 283km (176 miles) |
| Ferry to Bellano, train | 4h 55m | €30($30) | once daily | 265km (165 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5h 30m | €65($65) | every 4 hours | 284km (176 miles) |
| Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Train | 5h 40m | €120($120) | once daily | 257km (159 miles) |
| Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, train | 6h 20m | €31($31) | 5 times a week | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €38($38) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Portofino
Train operators
Bus companies
ASF Autolinee srl
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Airports near Portofino
The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Portofino
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 117km (72 miles) from Portofino
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Portofino