There are 5 ways to get from Provence to Portofino by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Marseille
best- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
9h 15m€137–298Drive 389.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Provence to Portofinocar 389.5 km
5h 3m€61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 51
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus FlixBus N758 / ...
9h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Garetrain 49
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
- Take the train from Savona to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Re
10h 31m€104–183Bus via Turin
- Take the bus from Sisteron to Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Turin to Genoabus FlixBus N504 / ...
11h 22m€76–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Portofino is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Portofino is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Boulevard des Tilleuls and arriving at Genoa via Gare Routière, Gare SNCF and Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Provence and Portofino is 574 km. The road distance is 389.5 km.
The best way to get from Provence to Portofino without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 9h 15m and costs €130 - €300.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Provence to Portofino, including transfers.
Provence to Portofino bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Gare Routière station.
Provence to Portofino train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban station.
The best way to get from Provence to Portofino is to train via Marseille which takes 9h 15m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Provence to Portofino via Chateau Arnoux St Auban, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Portofino via Boulevard des Tilleuls, Gare Routière, Gare SNCF, Aéroport Promenade, Nice Airport, and Genoa in around 9h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Savona to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Sisteron to Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Provence to Portofino bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Provence to Portofino train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Portofino is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Provence to Portofino.
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