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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Portofino and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Rapallo and arriving at Zürich via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Portofino to Zurich?

The distance between Portofino and Zurich is 419 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Zurich without a car is to line 1 ferry and train which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Portofino to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Zurich bus from?

Portofino to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rapallo station.

Where does the Portofino to Zurich bus arrive?

Portofino to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Portofino to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Zurich is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Portofino to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Zurich.

Portofino to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, bus, and car

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

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Line 1 ferry, train
best
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 Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 8m
CHF 61–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1514
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h
CHF 53–83
Drive 444.2 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Zurichcar 444.2 km
4h 51m
CHF 73–106
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 58m
CHF 99–224
Line 1 ferry, train via Lugano
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry 1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita Ligure Portofino to Como Camerlatatrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
8h 5m
CHF 86–251
Line 1 ferry to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligureferry
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GOA - ZRH
8h 22m
CHF 112–280

Portofino to Zurich by ferry, foot, and train

49Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Zürich via Rapallo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h.

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