How to travel from Portofino to Como, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Como is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Como 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 ComoPortofino if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Como.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Como

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Como by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Portofino and Como is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Portofino and Como by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Como is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Como. We recommend that you drive to Como. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Como. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa and Milan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Portofino and Como. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Como. We recommend that you take the bus to Milan and then to Como. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Portofino and Como. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Como is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Como

Transport options from Portofino to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€79($79)
every 4 hours229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand215km (134 miles)

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Airports near Como

The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como