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

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

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  1. Line 1 ferry, train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain train
    5h 50m
    €59–119

  2. Line 1 ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus bus 356
    9h 5m
    €44–112

  3. Bus

    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 Ferrarabus bus N544
    6h 22m
    €72–97

  4. Drive 288.9 km

    1. Drive from Portofino to Ferraracar car 288.9 km
    3h 33m
    €45–65

  5. 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
    4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Ferraratrain train
    6h 55m
    €46–90

Portofino to Ferrara by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Ferrara via Sestri Levante and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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