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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Genoa to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Portofino is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12351Cheapest
Regionale 12351Fastest
Intercity 657Other options
Regionale 12359
Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale 12361Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Portofino.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Portofino:
A train is $0.34 (€0.27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Portofino costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 30m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Portofino as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa to go to Portofino by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 31 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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