The cheapest and fastest trains from Portofino to Milan
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Milan will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Portofino for Milan on Tue, Apr 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 07 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Apr 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:05 AM2h00Portofino7:05 AMMilan$151One-way0 transfers
5:46 PM2h52Portofino8:38 PMMilan$201One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM3h26Portofino4:21 PMMilan$201One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM3h05Portofino3:55 PMMilan$211One-way0 transfers
9:06 AM3h32Portofino12:38 PMMilan$221One-way0 transfers
5:05 AM2h00Portofino7:05 AMMilan$151One-way0 transfers
5:46 PM2h52Portofino8:38 PMMilan$201One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM3h05Portofino3:55 PMMilan$211One-way0 transfers
12:55 PM3h26Portofino4:21 PMMilan$201One-way0 transfers
9:06 AM3h32Portofino12:38 PMMilan$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Portofino to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portofino to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Milan trains for today, Monday, April 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 2:51 AM Rapallo station | 2h44 | 5:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 2:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 5:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3254 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:41 AM Zoagli station | 3h14 | 6:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3254+ Intercity 652 | 3:41 AM Zoagli station | 2h44 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3254 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:47 AM Rapallo station | 3h08 | 6:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3254 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 6:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 4:01 AM Rapallo station | 2h24 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9998 | 4:05 AM Genoa Brignole | 2h00 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9998 | 4:05 AM Genoa Brignole | 2h18 | 6:23 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9998 | 4:12 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h53 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:23 AM Zoagli station | 3h12 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:28 AM Rapallo station | 3h07 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 5:33 AM Rapallo station | 2h27 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 5:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:08 AM Rapallo station | 3h47 | 10:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:44 AM Zoagli station | 3h11 | 10:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:49 AM Rapallo station | 3h06 | 10:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 7:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 10:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:04 AM Zoagli station | 3h31 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:10 AM Rapallo station | 3h25 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:48 AM Zoagli station | 3h07 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:53 AM Rapallo station | 3h02 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h58 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 10:42 AM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 10:46 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:47 AM Zoagli station | 3h08 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:52 AM Rapallo station | 3h03 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 12:04 PM Zoagli station | 3h31 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 3h25 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 12:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 1:47 PM Zoagli station | 3h08 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 1:52 PM Rapallo station | 3h03 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 1:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:07 PM Zoagli station | 3h28 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:13 PM Rapallo station | 3h22 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:35 PM Rapallo station | 3h00 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3096 | 3:54 PM Zoagli station | 3h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3096 | 3:59 PM Rapallo station | 3h01 | 7:00 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3096 | 3:59 PM Rapallo station | 2h41 | 6:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 · TRENO DEL MARE 3064 | 4:00 PM Zoagli station | 2h55 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12438 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:00 PM Zoagli station | 3h35 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3096 | 4:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h57 | 7:00 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3096 | 4:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 6:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12423 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:14 PM Zoagli station | 3h21 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3064 | 4:16 PM Rapallo station | 2h39 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE 3064 | 4:21 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h34 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 2h53 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12442 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:46 PM Zoagli station | 2h54 | 7:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 5:07 PM Rapallo station | 2h33 | 7:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 5:11 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h29 | 7:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 5:46 PM Zoagli station | 3h09 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 5:51 PM Rapallo station | 3h04 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 5:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:05 PM Zoagli station | 3h30 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:10 PM Rapallo station | 3h25 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12443+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:12 PM Zoagli station | 3h23 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h13 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:46 PM Rapallo station | 2h49 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Portofino to Milan
Trains from Portofino to Milan run on average 75 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo from Portofino to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo trains will get you between Portofino and Milan from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portofino to Milan
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portofino to Milan
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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