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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Sofia is to line 1 ferry and train and bus and fly which costs $60 - $240 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Sofia is to line 1 ferry and train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $85 - $310.

How far is it from Portofino to Sofia?

The distance between Portofino and Sofia is 1238 km. The road distance is 1484.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Sofia without a car is to line 1 ferry and train and bus via Trieste which takes 23h 39m and costs $180 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Portofino to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portofino and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Portofino. It is currently 6:31 PM in Portofino and 7:31 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Portofino to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Sofia is 1484 km. It takes approximately 15h 30m to drive from Portofino to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2283+ hotels available in Sofia.

Portofino to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Portofino to Sofia by ferry, plane, train, bus, 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.

Line 1 ferry to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GOA - SOF
9h 4m
$116–319
Line 1 ferry, train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BGY - SOF
8h 59m
$61–238
Line 1 ferry, train, bus via Trieste
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 train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
23h 39m
$189–260
Drive 1,484.1 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Sofiacar 1,484.1 km
15h 30m
$269–388
Line 1 ferry, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
9h 18m
$86–387
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NCE - SOF
10h 24m
$98–389
Line 1 ferry, train to Pisa International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Take the train from Chiavari to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PSA - SOF
7h 47m
$87–308
Line 1 ferry, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MXP - SOF
9h 8m
$91–309
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 train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
24h
$154–248
Line 1 ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 18m
$115–119

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

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23h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,238.3 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Portofino to Sofia. However, you can take the line 1 ferry to Santa Margherita Ligure, walk to S.Margherita L.-Port, take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen., walk to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Летище София Терминал 1, then take the line 84 bus to Ул. Ген. Гурко. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Portofino to Sofia Central Bus Station via Santa Margherita Ligure, S.Margherita L.-Port, Milano Centrale, Trieste Centrale, and Trieste in around 23h 39m.

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