The distance between Milan and Portofino is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Milan to Portofino by 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 → Milan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Genoa.
There are several options for getting from Milan to Portofino by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Milan and Portofino is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Milan and Portofino by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Portofino is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Milan and Portofino. We recommend that you drive to Portofino. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Portofino. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in via natta and Genoa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Portofino. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Portofino. We recommend that you take the bus to Genoa. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Portofino. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Portofino is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3hrs | €78($78) | every 4 hours | 195km (121 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €27($27) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.