There are 4 ways to get from Portofino to Nice 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
4h 41m€70–92Drive 228 km
cheapest- Drive from Portofino to Nicecar 228 km
2h 33m€37–54Train
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Villetrain C3
4h 55m€39–110Train via Savona (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Savonatrain Re
- Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain Re / ...
5h 32m€40–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Nice is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Portofino to Nice is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Nice. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Nice. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Nice-Ville via Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Portofino and Nice is 281 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Portofino to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Portofino to Nice, including transfers.
Portofino to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Portofino to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.
The best way to get from Portofino to Nice is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Nice, 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 Nice-Ville via S.Margherita L.-Port, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- 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
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- 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 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €35–55
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- 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 Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Portofino to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Nice is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Portofino to Nice.
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