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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Istanbul is to line 1 ferry and bus via Sofia which costs 6.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 35h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Istanbul is to line 1 ferry and train and fly which takes 10h 30m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.

How far is it from Portofino to Istanbul?

The distance between Portofino and Istanbul is 2011 km. The road distance is 2034.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Istanbul without a car is to line 1 ferry and bus via Sofia which takes 35h 18m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Portofino to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portofino and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Portofino. It is currently 11:02 AM in Portofino and 12:02 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Portofino to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Istanbul is 2034 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Portofino to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4285+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Portofino to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Portofino to Istanbul by ferry, train, plane, bus, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 ferry, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Istanbul (IST)plane TRN - IST
10h 30m
₺8,852–29,072
Line 1 ferry, train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BGY - SAW
10h 31m
₺6,475–27,775
Line 1 ferry, bus via Sofia
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
35h 18m
₺6,874–7,694
Drive 2,034.4 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Istanbulcar 2,034.4 km
20h 15m
₺18,059–26,086
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Istanbul (IST)plane MXP - IST
10h 35m
₺6,842–18,762
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Istanbul (IST)plane NCE - IST
11h 37m
₺8,202–23,102
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)plane BLQ - IST
11h 13m
₺9,002–19,752
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BLQ - SAW
11h 21m
₺6,805–23,775
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 Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
38h 55m
₺7,263–11,579
Line 1 ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the bus from Genoa to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
47h 19m
₺12,518–21,968
Line 1 ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Parmatrain
3. Take the busferry from Parma to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
4. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
2d 3h

Portofino to Istanbul by ferry, foot, train, and bus

1Weekly Services

35h 18mAverage Duration

₺6,874Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,011.1 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Portofino to Istanbul. 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 Torino Lingotto, take the train to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle, walk to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Portofino to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Santa Margherita Ligure, S.Margherita L.-Port, Genova Brignole, Genoa, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 35h 18m.

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