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How to get fromBologna to Portofino (Station)by train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Portofino (Station) by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 24m
    €55–104

  2. Drive 246.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bologna to Portofino (Station)car car 246.6 km
    3h 14m
    €39–56

  3. Bus, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus bus FlixBus N504
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 21m
    €41–59

  4. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 24m
    €43–119

Bologna to Portofino (Station) by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Portofino (Station), Italy?

There is no direct connection from Bologna to Portofino (Station). However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, 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 Bologna to Portofino via Fanti D'italia/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/Capolinea, Genova Brignole, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 6h 21m.

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