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How to get fromSarzana to Portofinoby bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarzana to Portofino by bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sarzana Via Muccini to La Spezia Via Fiumebus bus L/S
    2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Chiavaritrain train Ic
    2h 14m
    €42–63

  2. Drive 86.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarzana to Portofinocar car 86.2 km
    1h 2m
    €14–20

  3. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Sarzana 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
    2h 56m
    €18–79

  4. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarzana Via Muccini to La Spezia Via Fiumebus bus L/S
    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
    3h 24m
    €19–79

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sarzana to Portofinotaxi taxi 86.2 km
    1h 2m
    €120–160

Sarzana to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sarzana to Portofino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Sarzana to Portofino. However, you can take the bus to La Spezia Via Fiume, walk to La Spezia Centrale, take the train to Chiavari, then take the taxi to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarzana to Portofino via La Spezia Centrale, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 2h 56m.

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