- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Portofino will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 4 buses from Nice to Portofino, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Nice to Portofino run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 35m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nice to Portofino.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Portofino buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50107 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 11:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2h40 | 11:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 3:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2h55 | 4:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 3:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h05 | 8:05 PM Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h05 | 7:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h40 | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h55 | 10:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h00 | 12:20 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2h40 | 2:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice to Portofino with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, and Union Ivkoni International. Overnight buses available on this route with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Portofino.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Portofino by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice to Portofino buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Portofino bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
Nice, Gare Thiers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and snack bars inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs are located next to the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Gare Thiers.
Available at Nice, Gare Thiers: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Gare Thiers: Station is equipped with ramps and elevators.