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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ferrara to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 35m
    €58–102

  2. Train, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    7h 12m
    €46–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferrara to Florencebus bus N544
    2. Take the bus from Florence to Sestri Levantebus bus N1501
    7h 2m
    €74–104

  4. Drive  289.1 km

    1. Drive from Ferrara to Portofinocar car 289.1 km
    3h 34m
    €47–68

  5. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus bus 356
    2. Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus bus
    3. Take the train from Genova Voltri to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    9h 4m
    €50–70

Ferrara to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Ferrara to Portofino via Florence and Sestri Levante in around 7h 2m.

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