The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Portofino
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
98
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 to Portofino will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 98 trains that leave Milan for Portofino on Tue, Jun 02, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 123396:25 AM3h16Milan Centrale9:41 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way1 transfer
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30058:21 AM3h13Milan Rogoredo11:34 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327312:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale 123638:25 AM3h44Milan Centrale12:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 32658:25 AM2h49Milan Centrale11:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€161One-way1 transfer
Intercity 8879:10 PM2h05Milan Centrale11:15 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 66512:10 PM2h06Milan Centrale2:16 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6734:05 PM2h09Milan Centrale6:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6578:05 AM2h09Milan Centrale10:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6796:05 PM2h09Milan Centrale8:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino€241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan 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 12m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 129 km
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€17 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Portofino trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h12 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 12331 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h57 | 9:07 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 8:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 9:46 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 9:51 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 8:05 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h47 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 11:46 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 11:51 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12377 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h16 | 1:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12377 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h21 | 1:46 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12377 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h26 | 1:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h59 | 12:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12367 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 3h37 | 12:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h54 | 12:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511 | 9:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h46 | 1:01 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 12377 | 9:15 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 4h36 | 1:51 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 · Regionale Veloce 2125 · Regionale 12387 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h36 | 2:51 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 · Regionale Veloce 2125 · Regionale 12387 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h31 | 2:46 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 · Regionale Veloce 2125 · Regionale 12387 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h26 | 2:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h56 | 3:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 12:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h01 | 3:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 12387 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 2:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale 12397 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 3:46 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 3:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 12397 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 3:46 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h13 | 3:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h34 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 2:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h56 | 5:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 2:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h02 | 5:07 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12407 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 4:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 4:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12407 | 2:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 5:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ Regionale 12421 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 12417 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h37 | 5:47 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 641+ InterCityNotte 795 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h38 | 5:48 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3031 · Regionale 12431 | 4:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h57 | 7:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3031 · Regionale 12431 | 4:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h02 | 7:07 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale 12427 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h42 | 6:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h53 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale 12437 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h25 | 7:50 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 5:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12451 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h56 | 9:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12451 | 6:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h01 | 9:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12447 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h42 | 8:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 8:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 12470 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h21 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h44 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 12461 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h49 | 10:14 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h48 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 12471 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 4h46 | 11:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12451 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 9:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12451 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 9:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h50 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h41 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h06 | 11:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h01 | 11:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h57 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h57 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 11:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 8:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h06 | 11:11 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h14 | 11:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12481 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h46 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h07 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h12 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687+ Regionale 12481 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2383+ InterCityNotte 799 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 12:26 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Milan to Portofino
Trains from Milan to Portofino run on average 77 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 77 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Italo from Milan to Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Italo trains will get you between Milan 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 to Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 to Portofino
- 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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