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How to get fromBarolo to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barolo to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alba to Astitrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 2m
    €28–77

  2. Drive 158.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barolo to Portofinocar car 158.6 km
    2h 19m
    €25–36

  3. Line 2172 bus, line 45 bus, train, bus, line 1514 bus

    1. Take the bus from Barolo to Albabus bus
    2. Take the bus from ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS to ASTI - Movicentrobus bus 45
    3. Take the train from Asti to Alessandriatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Alessandria to Genoabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Genoa to Rapallobus bus
    7h 2m

  4. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Asti - Autostazione - Movicentro - Piazzale Medaglie D'orobus bus 49
    2. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 15m
    €28–76

Barolo to Portofino by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Barolo, Piemonte, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Barolo to Portofino. However, you can take the line 2172 bus to Alba, walk to Alba, take the train to Asti, take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barolo to Portofino via Alba, ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS, ASTI - Movicentro, Asti, Alessandria, Alessandria, Genoa, and Rapallo in around 7h 2m.

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