The cheapest and fastest trains from Portofino to Milan
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Milan will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Portofino for Milan every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 4 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.








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Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 129 km
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Live departures
Portofino to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Milan trains for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 674 | 2:41 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 4:55 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:45 pm Rapallo station | 3h10 | 5:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 635 | 2:49 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 5:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:49 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 5:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635 | 2:53 pm Rapallo station | 3h02 | 5:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 2:59 pm Zoagli station | 3h36 | 6:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12416+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 2:59 pm Zoagli station | 2h56 | 5:55 pm Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Intercity 635 | 3:25 pm Rapallo station | 2h30 | 5:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:38 pm Rapallo station | 2h57 | 6:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:42 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h53 | 6:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:01 pm Zoagli station | 3h54 | 7:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426+ Intercity 680 | 4:01 pm Zoagli station | 2h59 | 7:00 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680 | 4:36 pm Rapallo station | 2h24 | 7:00 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:41 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h19 | 7:00 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:47 pm Rapallo station | 3h08 | 7:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12417+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 4:48 pm Zoagli station | 2h55 | 7:43 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 795+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 4:50 pm Rapallo station | 2h53 | 7:43 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 4:51 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 7:43 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:51 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h04 | 7:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 4:54 pm Zoagli station | 3h06 | 8:00 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 4:54 pm Zoagli station | 3h41 | 8:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 5:00 pm Rapallo station | 3h00 | 8:00 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 5:04 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h56 | 8:00 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:42 pm Rapallo station | 2h53 | 8:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 8:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12446+ Intercity 684 | 6:01 pm Zoagli station | 2h54 | 8:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12446 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:01 pm Zoagli station | 3h54 | 9:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 6:36 pm Rapallo station | 2h19 | 8:55 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:41 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 8:55 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:45 pm Rapallo station | 3h10 | 9:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:49 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 9:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456+ Intercity 639 | 6:58 pm Zoagli station | 2h57 | 9:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 6:58 pm Zoagli station | 3h37 | 10:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:03 pm Rapallo station | 3h32 | 10:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456+ Intercity 639 | 7:03 pm Rapallo station | 2h52 | 9:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456+ Intercity 639 | 7:07 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h48 | 9:55 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:07 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h28 | 10:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:46 pm Rapallo station | 2h49 | 10:35 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Wednesday, 4 February | |||||
![]() | 8:14 am Portofino | 5h04 | 1:18 pm Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:46 am Portofino | 2h49 | 1:35 pm Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Portofino to Milan
Trains from Portofino to Milan run on average 74 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $7 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 74 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo from Portofino to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo trains will get you between Portofino and Milan from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portofino to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portofino and 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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