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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Portofino is to train and bus and line 1 ferry which costs €110 - €130 and takes 42h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Portofino is to fly and train and line 1 ferry which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Rapallo via Sofia Central Bus Station and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Portofino?

The distance between Istanbul and Portofino is 1945 km. The road distance is 2034.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Portofino without a car is to bus and line 1 ferry which takes 35h 20m and costs €130 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Istanbul to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Portofino bus from?

Istanbul to Portofino bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Portofino bus arrive?

Istanbul to Portofino bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Portofino?

Portofino is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:40 PM in Istanbul and 3:40 PM in Portofino.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Portofino is 2035 km. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4717+ hotels available in Portofino.

Istanbul to Portofino - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 1 ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Portofino by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 25m
€120–339
Train, bus, line 1 ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Genoabus
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
42h 32m
€116–127
Bus, line 1 ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Genoabus
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
35h 20m
€132–149
Drive 2,034.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Portofinocar 2,034.8 km
20h 19m
€322–464
Fly Istanbul to Turin Caselle Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane IST - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 40m
€155–474
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 35m
€121–498
Fly Istanbul to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane IST - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 56m
€140–397
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 33m
€158–378
Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
12h 57m
€157–505
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SAW - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
11h 58m
€158–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Genoabus
35h 40m
€130–148
Bus, train, line 1 ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-Sobus
2. Take the bus from Constanta to La Spezia FSbus
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
2d 9h

Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

39Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Portofino.

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Distance: 1,944.7 km
Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Portofino, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Portofino via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, Genoa, and Rapallo in around 35h 40m.

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