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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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4h 17m

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3h 47m

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

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

FlixBus
06:25AM3h55
Bologna
10:20AMPortofino
$201One-way
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FlixBus
06:25AM3h55
Bologna
10:20AMPortofino
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:20PM3h45
Bologna
12:05AMPortofino
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:50AM3h50
Bologna
04:40AMPortofino
$211One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee
02:10AM4h05
Bologna
06:15AMPortofino
$241One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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 $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Portofino costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Portofino costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Portofino is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Bologna to Portofino is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Portofino is:
  • Around 95 trains per day.
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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 BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Portofino by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Portofino by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Portofino:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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.

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