There are 3 ways to get from Genoa (Station) to Portofino by train, ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 1 ferry
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
1h 59m€14–41Drive 37 km
cheapest- Drive from Genoa (Station) to Portofinocar 37 km
36 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Genoa (Station) to Portofinotaxi 37 km
36 min€60–75
Genoa (Station) to Portofino by foot, train, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa (Station) to Portofino is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Genoa (Station) to Portofino is to drive which takes 36 min and costs €5 - €9.
The distance between Genoa (Station) and Portofino is 32 km. The road distance is 37 km.
The best way to get from Genoa (Station) to Portofino without a car is to train and line 1 ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs €13 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Genoa (Station) to Portofino, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa (Station) to Portofino is 37 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Genoa (Station) to Portofino.
There are 5524+ hotels available in Portofino.
What companies run services between Genoa (Station), Italy and Portofino, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Genoa (Station) to Portofino. However, you can walk to Genova P.Za Principe, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can drive from Genoa (Station) to Portofino in around 36 min.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–30
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0185 284670
- [email protected]
- Website
- traghettiportofino.it
Ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- traghettiportofino.it
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Comat Prenotaxi
- Phone
- +39 010 77277
- Website
- prenotaxi.com
Gexi Genova Taxi
- Phone
- +39 010 89333
- Website
- gexi.it
Taxi 5966
- Phone
- +39 010 5966
- Website
- 5966.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Travelling by boat in Italy
Read the travel guide















