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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Alba is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Alba is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €25 - €40.

How far is it from Portofino to Alba?

The distance between Portofino and Alba is 164 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Alba without a car is to line 1 ferry and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €26 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Portofino to Alba, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portofino to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Alba is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Portofino to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Alba.

Portofino to Alba - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Alba by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Line 1 ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain
4. Take the train from Asti to Albatrain Re
4h 59m
€26–97
Drive 157.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portofino to Albacar 157.2 km
2h 21m
€25–37
Line 1 ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Savonatrain Re
3. Take the bus from SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FSbus 204
6h 4m
€28–37
Line 1 ferry, bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Alessandriabus
3. Take the bus from ASTI - Movicentro to ALBA URBANO - Stazione FSbus 45
6h 25m
€27–44

Portofino to Alba by ferry, foot, and train

49Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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 - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Santa Margherita Ligure, S.Margherita L.-Port, Savona, and SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N in around 6h 4m.

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