How to travel from Florence to Portofino

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Portofino

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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $6.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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$27

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$38

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$71

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3h 24m

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2h 54m

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4h 22m

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3h 52m

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2h 39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Portofino is a train with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portofino costing on average $38 (€30).

A train is $206 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Portofino costing on average $233 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Portofino is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

Flight takes on average 11h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Portofino including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Portofino among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Portofino

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

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270
    9:53 AM4h48
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    2:41 PMRapallo station
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731
    2:15 PM9h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8556
    5:44 PM2h25
    Florence Campo di Marte
    8:09 PMRapallo station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270
    9:53 AM4h52
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18361+IntercityIntercity 670
    9:53 AM3h46
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:39 PMRapallo station
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18361+IntercityIntercity 670
    9:53 AM3h51
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1678 · AZ344
    11:20 AM3h10
    Florence Peretola Airport
    2:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ354
    3:30 PM3h00
    Florence Peretola Airport
    6:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1676 · AZ348
    6:25 AM4h05
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:30 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Portofino.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Portofino including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Portofino is a train with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portofino costing on average $38 (€30).

A train is $206 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Portofino costing on average $233 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Portofino is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

Flight takes on average 11h 17m.

The distance from Florence to Portofino is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Portofino is:
  • Around 72 trains per day.
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 14 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Portofino:
  • 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 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Portofino, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Portofino by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Portofino by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Portofino:
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Portofino often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Genoa, Rome, Monterosso al Mare, Nice. 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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