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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Portofino is to train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Portofino is to train via Chiavari which takes 3h 50m and costs €95 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Sestri Levante via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Portofino?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Chiavari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Rome to Portofino?

The distance between Rome and Portofino is 478 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Portofino without a car is to train via Chiavari which takes 3h 50m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Rome to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Portofino bus from?

Rome to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Portofino train from?

Rome to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Portofino?

The best way to get from Rome to Portofino is to train via Chiavari which takes 3h 50m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Portofino bus arrive?

Rome to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sestri Levante station.

Where does the Rome to Portofino train arrive?

Rome to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Chiavari station.

Can I drive from Rome to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Portofino is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Rome to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4510+ hotels available in Portofino.

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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Chiavari (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiavaritrain Fa
3h 50m
€98–151
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
7h 3m
€54–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Sestri Levantebus N1501
7h 7m
€84–119
Drive 485.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Portofinocar 485.8 km
4h 43m
€79–114
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
4h 30m
€60–187
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Rapallotrain Fr / ...
4h 36m
€67–128
Train via Genova Brignole
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova Brignoletrain 9992
6h 22m
€101–158
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Pavia to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
6h 29m
€84–264
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FCO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Rapallotrain
7h 13m
€106–321

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

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Distance: 477.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiavari twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Sestri Levante 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train from Pisa Centrale to Rapallo

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Train from Pisa Centrale to Rapallo

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