There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Portofino by bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva to Genoabus FlixBus N1503
7h 16m€97–130Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4h 41m€67–340Drive 411.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Portofinocar 411.8 km
4h 30m€75–108Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane GVA - GOA
5h 46m€111–293Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
6h 53m€76–185
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Portofino is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Portofino is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Genoa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Geneva and Portofino is 453 km. The road distance is 411.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €95 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Geneva to Portofino, including transfers.
Geneva to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Portofino is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 5h 46m.
Geneva to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Portofino is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Geneva to Portofino.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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