What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Portofino?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Portofino is to line 876 bus and train and line 620 bus and bus and line 1 ferry which costs €40 - €100 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Portofino?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Portofino is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Genoa via Gare Routière, Aéroport Terminal 2 and Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Portofino?

The distance between French Riviera and Portofino is 292 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.

How do I travel from French Riviera to Portofino without a car?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Portofino without a car is to train and line 1 ferry which takes 7h 24m and costs €50 - €140.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Portofino?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from French Riviera to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Portofino bus from?

French Riviera to Portofino bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Gare Routière station.

Where does the French Riviera to Portofino bus arrive?

French Riviera to Portofino bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aéroport TERM2 station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Portofino is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from French Riviera to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4761+ hotels available in Portofino.

French Riviera to Portofino - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, and bus

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

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Train, line 1 ferry
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice-Villetrain C13
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
7h 24m
€52–134
Line 876 bus, train, line 620 bus, bus, line 1 ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routièrebus 874 / ...
2. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Cannestrain C13
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Aéroport Promenadebus 620 / ...
4. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
5. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
6. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
8h 53m
€43–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Aéroport TERM2bus 90
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus FlixBus N758 / ...
7h 39m
€130–156
Drive 310.6 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Portofinocar 310.6 km
3h 34m
€49–71
Train, line 1 ferry via Savona
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Savona to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
8h 14m
€56–103

French Riviera to Portofino by bus, train, foot, and ferry

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.5 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Portofino via Gare Routière, Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice Airport, and Genoa in around 7h 39m.

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