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How to get fromPortofino to Vatican Cityby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portofino to Vatican City by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Line 1 ferry, train via La Spezia

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    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to La Spezia Centraletrain train Re
    3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fb / ...
    5h 52m
    €55–195

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N1501
    7h 41m
    €88–134

  3. Drive 466 km

    1. Drive from Portofino to Vatican Citycar car 466 km
    5h
    €73–106

  4. Line 1 ferry to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry
    2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane GOA - FCO
    4h 43m
    €56–172

  5. Line 1 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry 1
    2. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Roma Terminitrain train 9998
    7h 44m
    €104–198

  6. Line 1 ferry, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain train
    3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane TRN - FCO
    6h 51m
    €63–290

Portofino to Vatican City by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Vatican City?

FlixBus operates a bus from Sestri Levante to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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