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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 238 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 train costs an average of DKK 238, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,026.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 238 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,026 Average price | DKK 283 Average price | DKK 454 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Florence to Portofino
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Portofino, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portofino:
A train is DKK 46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portofino costing on average DKK 283.
A train is DKK 2,789 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Portofino costing on average DKK 3,026.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around DKK 238 compared to roughly DKK 454 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 217. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Portofino
How to get from Florence to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Portofino is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 PM 3h00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 2:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia DKK 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:25 PM 3h00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 2:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia DKK 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 85565:44 PM 2h25 Florence Campo di Marte 8:09 PM Rapallo station DKK 191 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4033+
FRECCIABIANCA 86161:28 PM 2h55 Florence Santa Maria Novella 4:23 PM Rapallo station DKK 165 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4047+
FRECCIABIANCA 86266:28 PM 3h04 Florence Santa Maria Novella 9:32 PM Rapallo station DKK 165 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 124462:53 PM 4h10 Florence Santa Maria Novella 7:03 PM Zoagli station DKK 167 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM 3h20 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 2:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia DKK 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM 2h45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 10:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia DKK 100 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM 2h55 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 8:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia DKK 100 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1678 · AZ141711:25 AM 3h05 Florence Peretola Airport 2:30 PM Turin Airport DKK 1,081 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1682 · AZ14353:30 PM 3h05 Florence Peretola Airport 6:35 PM Turin Airport DKK 1,081 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1684 · AZ14317:00 PM 3h50 Florence Peretola Airport 10:50 PM Turin Airport DKK 1,081 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portofino:
A train is DKK 46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portofino costing on average DKK 283.
A train is DKK 2,789 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Portofino costing on average DKK 3,026.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 73 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Portofino as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Vueling, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air Corsica, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Portofino by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Portofino by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Corsica.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciargento.
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