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How to get fromParma to Portofinoby train, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Parma to Portofino by train, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train 3261
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    4h 29m
    €33–47
  2. Drive 146.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Parma to Portofinocar car 146.9 km
    2h 25m
    €24–34
  3. Train, line 1 ferry via Piacenza

    1. Take the train from Parma to Piacenzatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Piacenza to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 3m
    €34–112

Parma to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Parma to Portofino. However, you can 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 Parma to Portofino in around 2h 25m.

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