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How to get fromPortofino to Albaby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portofino to Alba by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Line 1 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain train
    4. Take the train from Asti to Albatrain train Re
    5h 23m
    €26–101

  2. Drive 157.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portofino to Albacar car 157.2 km
    2h 21m
    €25–36

  3. Line 1 ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Savonatrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N to Albabus bus 204
    6h 17m

  4. Line 1 ferry, bus, line 45 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the bus from Genoa to Alessandriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from ASTI - Movicentro to ALBA URBANO - Stazione FSbus bus 45
    6h 34m

  5. Line 1 ferry, train, line 45 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain train
    4. Take the bus from ASTI - Movicentro to ALBA URBANO - Stazione FSbus bus 45
    5h 35m

Portofino to Alba by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Portofino to Alba. However, you can take the line 1 ferry to Santa Margherita Ligure, walk to S.Margherita L.-Port, take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, take the train to Asti, then take the train to Alba. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Portofino to Alba via Santa Margherita Ligure, S.Margherita L.-Port, Savona, and SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N in around 6h 17m.

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