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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N1501
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus bus 536 / ...
    5h 7m
    €69–99

  2. Drive 246 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portofino to Bolognacar car 246 km
    3h 10m
    €39–56

  3. Line 1 ferry, train via Milan

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Vogheratrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Voghera to Milano Rogoredotrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Reggio Emilia Avtrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    5h 10m
    €52–109

  4. Line 1 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Parmatrain train
    3. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    5h 49m
    €41–76

  5. Line 1 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus bus
    7h 9m
    €42–57

Portofino to Bologna by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Bologna Centrale via Sestri Levante and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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