There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), shuttle, bus, train, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
7h 56m€74–126Drive 412.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Portofinocar 412.9 km
5h 16m€67–97Shuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
8h 49m€169–314Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Peschiera del Gardabus 407
- Take the bus from Peschiera del Garda to Genoabus N456 / ...
9h 25m€100–138
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Portofino is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Portofino is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Genoa via Meran and Peschiera del Garda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Merano and Portofino is 496 km. The road distance is 412.9 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Portofino without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Merano to Portofino, including transfers.
Merano to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Portofino is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Portofino via Bolzano Bozen, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Portofino via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Peschiera del Garda, and Genoa in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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 Milan Rogoredo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milan Rogoredo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flibco
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Peschiera del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Peschiera del Garda to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Peschiera del Garda station.
Merano to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Portofino is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Merano to Portofino.
There are 4495+ hotels available in Portofino.