The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Portofino
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Portofino will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 38 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Portofino on Thu, Aug 13, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 30156:52 AM4h00Milan Centrale10:52 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way1 transfer
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 30156:52 AM4h09Milan Centrale11:01 AMZoagli station€171One-way1 transfer
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 30156:52 AM4h04Milan Centrale10:56 AMRapallo station€171One-way1 transfer
BUS L665H+
Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 327712:00 PM5h18Milan Centrale5:18 PMRapallo station€181One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 327712:15 PM4h59Milan Centrale5:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€211One-way2 transfers
Intercity 66511:05 AM3h11Milan Centrale2:16 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 9958:05 PM3h15Milan Centrale11:20 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€221One-way0 transfers
Intercity 66511:05 AM3h16Milan Centrale2:21 PMRapallo station€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6515:05 AM3h17Milan Centrale8:22 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6795:00 PM3h18Milan Centrale8:18 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan Centrale to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 132 km
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€16 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Portofino trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 673 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale 12429 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 4h02 | 6:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h01 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h56 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h49 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h23 | 8:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 5:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h18 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 995+ Regionale 12481 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 995 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h15 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 995 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h20 | 11:25 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 13 | |||||
Intercity 651+ Regionale 12337 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 4h02 | 9:07 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 8:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 4h11 | 11:01 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 3h24 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 3h29 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 4h09 | 11:01 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 4h04 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2016 · Regionale Veloce 2123 · Regionale 12381 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h47 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 12379 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h34 | 1:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h46 | 1:01 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2016 · Regionale Veloce 2123 · Regionale 12381 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h52 | 2:07 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2016 · Regionale Veloce 2123 · Regionale 12381 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h57 | 2:12 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 12388 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h58 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 9:53 AM Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 2:12 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 9:53 AM Milan Centrale | 4h14 | 2:07 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 9:53 AM Milan Centrale | 4h09 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 12389 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 2:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L665H+ Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:00 PM Milan Centrale | 5h18 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h59 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 5h03 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 3h51 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 4h01 | 4:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 3h30 | 4:20 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Portofino
Trains from Milan Centrale to Portofino run on average 68 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Milan Centrale to Portofino trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Portofino from €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 Milan Centrale to Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Portofino by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Portofino
Most Milan Centrale to Portofino trains use the Milano Centrale to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.

