What is the cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Portofino is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferrara to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Portofino is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara station to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Sestri Levante via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Portofino?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Portofino?

The distance between Ferrara and Portofino is 494 km. The road distance is 289.1 km.

How do I travel from Ferrara to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Portofino without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Ferrara to Portofino?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ferrara to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Portofino bus from?

Ferrara to Portofino bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., depart from Ferrara station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Portofino train from?

Ferrara to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.

Train or bus from Ferrara to Portofino?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Portofino is to train via Milan which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Ferrara to Portofino bus arrive?

Ferrara to Portofino bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Ferrara to Portofino train arrive?

Ferrara to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Portofino is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Ferrara to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4758+ hotels available in Portofino.

Ferrara to Portofino - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ferrara to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4h 45m
€68–135
Drive 289.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ferrara to Portofinocar 289.1 km
3h 34m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrara station to Florencebus
2. Take the bus from Florence to Sestri Levantebus N1501
6h 26m
€83–111
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane VCE - GOA
5h 26m
€88–275
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
5h 55m
€48–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus
3. Take the train from Genova Voltri to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Re
7h 47m
€52–77

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

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Distance: 493.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ferrara to Portofino via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara station to Portofino via Florence and Sestri Levante in around 6h 26m.

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