The cheapest and fastest trains from Portofino to Milan
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
96
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 £15.
Of the 96 trains that leave Portofino for Milan every day 17 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 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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 12396 · Regionale Veloce 302114:143h21Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino17:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 304418:462h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino21:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 30268:224h33Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino12:55Milan Rogoredo£151One-way1 change
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 30185:523h03Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:55Milan Rogoredo£151One-way1 change
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 303815:553h00Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino18:55Milan Rogoredo£151One-way1 change
99986:052h00Genoa Brignole8:05Milan Centrale£261One-way0 changes
Intercity 68419:462h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino21:55Milan Centrale£221One-way0 changes
Intercity 67415:462h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino17:55Milan Centrale£221One-way0 changes
Intercity 67013:462h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino15:55Milan Centrale£221One-way0 changes
Intercity 68017:462h14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino20:00Milan Centrale£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 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* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portofino to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Milan trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 18:46 Rapallo station | 2h35 | 21:21 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 April | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 2:51 Rapallo station | 2h44 | 5:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 2:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 5:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310+ Intercity 652 | 3:41 Zoagli station | 2h44 | 6:25 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:41 Zoagli station | 3h14 | 6:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:47 Rapallo station | 3h08 | 6:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 3:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 6:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 652 | 4:01 Rapallo station | 2h24 | 6:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9998 | 4:05 Genoa Brignole | 2h00 | 6:05 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 6:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22820+ Intercity 653 | 4:08 Rapallo station | 2h52 | 7:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 22820+ Intercity 653 | 4:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h47 | 7:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:36 Zoagli station | 2h59 | 7:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:41 Rapallo station | 2h54 | 7:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 4:45 Rapallo station | 6h00 | 10:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 4:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 7:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 22824 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 4:51 Zoagli station | 5h54 | 10:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 658 | 4:51 Zoagli station | 3h09 | 8:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 5:24 Rapallo station | 5h21 | 10:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 5:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h17 | 10:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658 | 5:33 Rapallo station | 2h27 | 8:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 5:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 8:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12336 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 5:41 Zoagli station | 5h14 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662 | 6:13 Zoagli station | 2h42 | 8:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 6:13 Zoagli station | 4h42 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 6:18 Rapallo station | 4h37 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 6:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h33 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662 | 6:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h33 | 8:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662 | 6:33 Rapallo station | 2h22 | 8:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 6:41 Rapallo station | 4h14 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h10 | 10:55 Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:04 Zoagli station | 3h31 | 11:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:10 Rapallo station | 3h25 | 11:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12356 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 8:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 11:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:04 Zoagli station | 3h51 | 12:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12366+ Intercity 666 | 9:04 Zoagli station | 2h51 | 11:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666 | 9:19 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h36 | 11:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666 | 9:39 Rapallo station | 2h16 | 11:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745 | 9:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 12:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 12:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745 | 9:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 12:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 9:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 12:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12376 · Regionale Veloce 3032 | 10:04 Zoagli station | 3h31 | 13:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032 | 10:42 Rapallo station | 2h53 | 13:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032 | 10:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 13:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12386+ Intercity 670 | 11:04 Zoagli station | 2h51 | 13:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12386 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:04 Zoagli station | 3h51 | 14:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 670 | 11:41 Rapallo station | 2h14 | 13:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 11:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 13:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 14:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 11:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 14:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 12:04 Zoagli station | 3h31 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 12:10 Rapallo station | 3h25 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 12:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 12:42 Rapallo station | 2h53 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12406 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 13:04 Zoagli station | 3h51 | 16:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12406+ Intercity 674 | 13:04 Zoagli station | 2h51 | 15:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674 | 13:41 Rapallo station | 2h14 | 15:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 13:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 15:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 13:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 16:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 16:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 635 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 16:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635 | 14:00 Rapallo station | 2h55 | 16:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 14:07 Zoagli station | 3h28 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3040 | 14:35 Rapallo station | 3h00 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 14:42 Rapallo station | 2h53 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 14:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 15:04 Zoagli station | 3h51 | 18:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426+ Intercity 680 | 15:04 Zoagli station | 2h56 | 18:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680 | 15:41 Rapallo station | 2h19 | 18:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 15:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 18:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12417+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 15:48 Zoagli station | 2h52 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 15:51 Rapallo station | 2h49 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 15:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 18:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 18:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h45 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 16:00 Zoagli station | 3h35 | 19:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 16:00 Zoagli station | 3h00 | 19:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 16:06 Rapallo station | 2h54 | 19:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 16:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 19:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 16:42 Rapallo station | 2h53 | 19:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 16:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 19:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12446 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 17:04 Zoagli station | 3h51 | 20:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12446+ Intercity 684 | 17:04 Zoagli station | 2h51 | 19:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 17:41 Rapallo station | 2h14 | 19:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 17:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 19:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450+ Intercity 639 | 17:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 20:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 17:51 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 20:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12450+ Intercity 639 | 17:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 20:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 17:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 20:55 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Intercity 639 | 18:05 Zoagli station | 2h50 | 20:55 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 18:05 Zoagli station | 3h16 | 21:21 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 18:10 Rapallo station | 3h11 | 21:21 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h07 | 21:21 Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Intercity 639 | 18:22 Rapallo station | 2h33 | 20:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
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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 £11 but you can travel from only £5 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 0m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 22:48 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo from Portofino to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Italo trains will get you between Portofino and Milan 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: 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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