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How to get fromJohannesburg to Portofinoby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Portofino by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane JNB - GOA
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    16h 52m
    €348–1,146

  2. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane JNB - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 58m
    €325–880

  3. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane JNB - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 12m
    €358–670

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JNB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 10m
    €362–1,481

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane JNB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 22m
    €504–884

  6. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane JNB - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    19h 27m
    €446–903

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,151.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 52m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Portofino. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), walk to Aeroporto/Arrivi, take the bus to Brignole Fs/Capolinea, walk to Genova Brignole, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), walk to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, take the train to Ventimiglia, take the train 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.

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