There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Cannes by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airportbus N1501
5h 11m€70–114Drive 262.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Portofino to Cannescar 262.7 km
2h 57m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cannestrain C3
5h 35m€47–121Train via Savona
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Savonatrain Re
- Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cannestrain C3
6h 12m€48–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Cannes is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Cannes is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Cannes. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Cannes via Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Portofino and Cannes is 302 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cannes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Portofino to Cannes, including transfers.
Portofino to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Portofino to Cannes train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cannes is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Cannes, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Cannes via S.Margherita L.-Port, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Savona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Savona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Portofino to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Portofino to Cannes train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Cannes is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Portofino to Cannes.
There are 12598+ hotels available in Cannes.