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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Portofino is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Portofino is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Portofino?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Rapallo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Portofino?

The distance between Zurich and Portofino is 464 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Zurich to Portofino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Portofino bus from?

Zurich to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Portofino bus arrive?

Zurich to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Portofino?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Portofino is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Zurich to Portofino.

Where can I stay near Portofino?

There are 4771+ hotels available in Portofino.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus 1514
7h 50m
€48–85
Train, line 1 ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
8h 13m
€120–335
Drive 448.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Portofinocar 448.5 km
4h 56m
€79–114
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane ZRH - GOA
2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
7h 43m
€122–306
Train, line 1 ferry via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain
3. Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry 1
11h 25m
€86–118
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
7h 44m
€106–241

Zurich to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

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8h 13mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.9 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Portofino via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Rapallo in around 7h 50m.

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