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How to get fromSanta Maria Novella to Portofinoby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria Novella to Portofino by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Florence to Sestri Levantebus bus N1501
    3h 44m
    €62–88

  2. Drive 211.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria Novella to Portofinocar car 211.5 km
    2h 14m
    €33–48

  3. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to La Spezia Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 7m
    €35–107

Santa Maria Novella to Portofino by foot, train, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Maria Novella to Portofino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Maria Novella, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Sestri Levante once daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h.

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