Lake Como to Portofino
& Santa Margherita Ligure
Private Mercedes car service from Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, and all Lake Como towns to Portofino and the Italian Riviera. Door-to-door in approximately 2 hours 45 minutes — fixed all-inclusive price, confirmed before you travel.
From Lake Como to the Italian Riviera — One Seamless Private Transfer
Few journeys in Northern Italy combine two such celebrated landscapes in a single day. Lake Como — with its Villa d'Este, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, and the lakefront villages of Bellagio and Varenna — and Portofino, the most photographed harbour on the Mediterranean, are separated by approximately 210 km of motorway. The drive, handled in a private Mercedes with a fixed all-inclusive price, takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
The route from Lake Como to Portofino follows the A9 motorway southward from Como to Milan, then the A7 south-west to Genoa, then the A12 Autostrada dei Fiori east along the Ligurian coast to the Rapallo exit, and a final 15-minute drive into Portofino village. All motorway tolls on all three sections are included in the fixed price — nothing changes on arrival.
MilanobyCar collects guests directly from any hotel or villa on Lake Como, including the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio, Hotel Royal Victoria in Varenna, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, and Villa d'Este in Cernobbio. The price is confirmed in writing before any payment.
For guests who wish to combine both legs of a holiday — arriving at Malpensa, spending three nights on Lake Como, then continuing to Portofino — each leg can be booked separately or as part of a combined itinerary at a fixed price for each segment.
Price Table by Lake Como Departure Town
All prices per vehicle, all-inclusive. Tolls A9 + A7 + A12 included. Price confirmed in writing — cannot change on arrival.
| Departure — Lake Como | Destination | E-Class / S-Class up to 2 passengers | V-Class up to 6 passengers | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellagio | Portofino | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 45 min |
| Bellagio | Santa Margherita Ligure | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 40 min |
| Varenna | Portofino | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 50 min |
| Tremezzo / Griante | Portofino | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 45 min |
| Menaggio / Cadenabbia | Portofino | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 50 min |
| Como / Cernobbio | Portofino | from EUR 580 | from EUR 680 | ~2 h 15 min |
| Any Lake Como town | Rapallo | from EUR 650 | from EUR 750 | ~2 h 35 min |
| Any Lake Como town | Milan city centre | from EUR 260 | from EUR 260 | ~1 h 20 min |
| Any Lake Como town | Malpensa Airport MXP | from EUR 260 | from EUR 260 | ~1 h 30 min |
Prices per vehicle — not per person. S-Class supplement stated at booking. Highlighted rows = most requested routes. Updated March 2026.
Three Mercedes for the Lake Como – Portofino Journey
All vehicles owned and maintained by MilanobyCar. Driven by our own licensed NCC chauffeurs. Fixed all-inclusive price for this route.
Mercedes E-Class
- Executive sedan, elegant and discreet
- Luggage: 2 large cases + cabin bags
- Full leather interior, climate control
- Wi-Fi on request
- Ideal for couples and solo travellers
- All tolls A9, A7, A12 included
Mercedes V-Class
- Luxury MPV, reclining individual seats
- Large boot for all group luggage
- 1–6 passengers at the same price
- Ideal for families and groups
- Child seats available on request
- All tolls A9, A7, A12 included
Mercedes S-Class
- First-class luxury saloon
- Massaging rear seats, ambient lighting
- Near-silent cabin for privacy
- Ideal for VIP and special occasions
- Champagne on request
- All tolls A9, A7, A12 included
What the Fixed Price Includes
Full transparency before booking. No extras are added at your destination.
- Private Mercedes E, V, or S-Class
- Licensed English-speaking NCC chauffeur
- Door-to-door: Lake Como hotel to Portofino
- All motorway tolls A9 (Como-Milan), A7 (Milan-Genoa), A12 (Genoa-Rapallo)
- Fuel for the complete journey
- Full luggage assistance at both ends
- En-route stop in Genoa (on request, no charge)
- Written price confirmation before payment
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Child seats on request
- Water on request
- Lake Como ferry (if needed to reach pick-up point)
- Portofino harbour boat (seasonal, car park to village)
- Alpine tunnel fees (Mont Blanc / Frejus / Gran San Bernardo — not on this route)
- Food, drinks, and entrance fees at stops
- Gratuity (at your discretion)
- S-Class supplement over E-Class base price
Lake Como to the Ligurian Riviera — Click Any Marker
Route: south from Lake Como via Milan on the A9, then south-west to Genoa on the A7, then east along the Ligurian coast on the A12 to Portofino.
The Same Driver, Door to Door, Lake Como to Portofino
Not a platform, not an aggregator. A family-run NCC operator since 1993 with consistent five-star reviews across every route.
Direct Hotel Pick-Up on Lake Como
We collect you at the entrance of Villa Serbelloni, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Villa d'Este, Hotel Royal Victoria, or any other Lake Como property. No transfer to a pick-up point.
Fixed Price, All Three Motorways
A9, A7, and A12 tolls are all included. The price confirmed at booking is the price you pay at Portofino. Nothing changes on arrival.
English-Speaking Chauffeurs
All our drivers speak fluent English. Clear communication from the initial WhatsApp message through to drop-off at your destination.
Local Knowledge at Both Ends
Our drivers know Lake Como's narrow access roads and Portofino's seasonal vehicle restrictions. Your transfer is managed without complications at either end.
Own Fleet, No Subcontractors
Every Mercedes belongs to MilanobyCar. No rental cars, no last-minute substitutions. The vehicle you book is the vehicle that arrives.
Optional Genoa Stop
Genoa lies on the route at no extra cost. A brief stop at the UNESCO Caruggi old town can be added to the transfer at the time of booking.
Multi-Leg Itineraries
Malpensa → Lake Como → Portofino, all with the same operator. Each leg quoted at a fixed all-inclusive price.
Licensed NCC Since 1993
Over 30 years of operation from the same Milan base. A consistent record of five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.
What Clients Say About MilanobyCar
Verified TripAdvisor reviews from guests who travelled with MilanobyCar between Lake Como, Portofino, and Northern Italy.
"Adrian took our family up to Lake Como from Milan for a full day trip. He was warm, welcoming, and always on time. He knew every area, stopped at the best viewpoints, and suggested the whole itinerary. We also used MilanobyCar for our Malpensa transfers. Impeccable both times."
"We have been using this company for 15 years: pick-ups from Malpensa, round trips to Florence, Venice, Corvara, Courchevel. Always on time and the driving was very safe. Adrian and his drivers are top-notch. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
"Very punctual and well organised. We travelled from Milan to Portofino and Lake Como. Every detail was perfect — the driver, the car, the communication. Highly recommended for anyone combining Lake Como and the Riviera."
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lake Como to Portofino Transfer
From Bellagio to Portofino: EUR 650 in a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers), EUR 750 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 6 passengers), EUR 800 in a Mercedes S-Class. All prices are per vehicle, all-inclusive — motorway tolls on the A9, A7, and A12 included. Updated March 2026. The same pricing applies from Varenna and Tremezzo. From Como or Cernobbio the price is EUR 580 (E-Class), as the journey is approximately 30 minutes shorter.
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes in normal traffic. The route: A9 south from Como to Milan (~50 km), then A7 south-west to Genoa (~130 km), then A12 east along the Ligurian coast to Rapallo (~28 km), and a final 15-minute stretch into Portofino village. From Como or Cernobbio the total is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Yes. MilanobyCar collects guests at the entrance of any hotel, villa, or private address on Lake Como: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Hotel du Lac, Hotel Silvio (Bellagio); Hotel Royal Victoria, Albergo Milano (Varenna); Grand Hotel Tremezzo; Villa d'Este (Cernobbio). Our drivers know all local access roads.
Yes. All three toll sections are included: A9 (Como–Milan), A7 (Milan–Genoa), and A12 (Autostrada dei Fiori, Genoa–Rapallo). No Alpine tunnel tolls apply — this route does not pass through Mont Blanc, Frejus, or Gran San Bernardo.
All Lake Como towns: Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia, Griante, Menaggio, Colonno, Argegno, Lenno, Mezzegra, Como, Cernobbio, and Lecco. If your town is not listed, contact us with your exact address and we will provide a fixed quote within the hour.
Yes. Genoa is on the route at no extra cost. A short stop at the UNESCO-listed Caruggi (the medieval alleyways of the historic centre) or at the port can be added at no extra charge. Please mention the stop when booking so the driver can plan timing.
The most convenient meeting point is the Bellagio ferry terminal on the main lakefront promenade (Piazza Mazzini). Your driver waits near the ferry landing and assists with luggage. Please inform us of your ferry arrival time when booking so the driver can coordinate.
Yes. Return transfers from Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, or Rapallo back to any Lake Como address at the same fixed price. We recommend booking both directions together if your return date is already confirmed.
Yes. A typical itinerary: Malpensa to Bellagio (from EUR 260) for 2–3 nights on Lake Como, then Bellagio to Portofino (from EUR 650) for a further stay on the Riviera. Each leg is priced separately at a fixed all-inclusive rate. Contact us with your full itinerary for a combined quote.
Contact us by WhatsApp or phone at +39 335 821 0912, by email at [email protected], or via the online form at milanobycar.com/book-now. Provide your travel date, exact pick-up address on Lake Como, number of passengers, and preferred vehicle. Written confirmation with a fixed price before any payment. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.
Connecting Two of Italy's Most Celebrated Destinations
The combination of a Lake Como stay with a Portofino stay is one of the classic Northern Italy luxury itineraries. Both destinations appear in the same travel publications, attract a similar international clientele, and are within three hours of each other by private car. Yet the logistics of moving between them via public transport — buses, trains, and multiple ferry connections — are genuinely complicated. A private car service from Lake Como to Portofino converts this into a single direct transfer, door to door, with no changes.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio — Door-to-Door Service
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is one of the iconic properties of Lake Como, with its lakefront position and gardens directly above Bellagio village. MilanobyCar provides door-to-door transfers from the hotel entrance to any Portofino address. The concierge team at Villa Serbelloni is familiar with the service. For guests arriving by ferry, the driver meets you at the Bellagio ferry terminal and assists with luggage. The same service applies to Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, and Hotel Royal Victoria in Varenna.
The Route via Genoa — A Landscape Worth the Drive
The A7 motorway from Milan to Genoa offers progressively more dramatic scenery as it climbs the Apennine foothills south of Milan and descends into Liguria above Genoa. The descent into the city, with the port visible below, is one of the more memorable motorway approaches in Italy. The A12 coastal section from Genoa to Rapallo passes through a series of tunnels that punctuate views of the Ligurian coast. The final stretch to Portofino — a narrow road through pine and cypress above the village — gives the first views of the bay.
Book Your Lake Como to Portofino Transfer
E-Class from EUR 650 · V-Class from EUR 750 · S-Class from EUR 800 · All tolls included · English chauffeur
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