How to travel from Bologna to Portofino

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Portofino

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč432 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč432, while a train costs an average of Kč586.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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4h 17m

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3h 47m

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4h 38m

Average total duration

4h 8m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bologna to Portofino

How to get from Bologna to Portofino by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bologna to Portofino is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Marino Autolinee060
    4:10 AM4h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria
    5181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee060
    4:10 AM4h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria
    5181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ354
    3:30 PM3h00
    Bologna Airport
    6:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    71991One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12368
    6:33 AM4h30
    Bologna Centrale
    11:03 AMZoagli station
    6191One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282
    3:33 PM5h16
    Bologna Centrale
    8:49 PMZoagli station
    6191One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261
    6:33 AM4h20
    Bologna Centrale
    10:53 AMRapallo station
    6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1314 · AZ344
    11:05 AM3h25
    Bologna Airport
    2:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    38951One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1320 · AZ340
    7:10 PM3h55
    Bologna Airport
    11:05 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    38951One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1312 · AZ348
    6:30 AM4h00
    Bologna Airport
    10:30 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    38951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Portofino

Travel to Portofino easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Portofino.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Portofino including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Portofino is a bus with an average price of Kč432.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Portofino:

A bus is Kč153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Portofino costing on average Kč586.

A bus is Kč3259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Portofino costing on average Kč3692.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Portofino is by train with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 38m.

Flight takes on average 9h 27m.

The distance from Bologna to Portofino is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Portofino is:
  • Around 100 trains per day.
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Portofino as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Portofino:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Portofino, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Portofino by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Portofino by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Portofino:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Portofino often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Genoa, Florence, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portofino and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portofino to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Portofino, you can hike to the Lighthouse of Portofino for stunning views over the Ligurian Sea, relax at Paraggi Beach, visit the secluded Abbey of San Fruttuoso, and enjoy a boat tour along the Ligurian coast. Don't miss indulging in local cuisine at a traditional Italian trattoria. For best sights, explore Castello Brown, Portofino Marina, the Church of San Giorgio, and the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino.
To fully experience Portofino, including its scenic harbor, nearby hiking trails, and luxury shopping, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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