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Compare train and bus for Pisa to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Portofino:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Portofino costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 52m 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 Pisa to Portofino
How to get from Pisa to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Portofino is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 AM1h40Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 AM1h40Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85566:40 PM1h29Pisa Centrale8:09 PMRapallo station$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30064:34 PM2h32Pisa Centrale7:06 PMRapallo station$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32784:06 PM2h35Pisa Centrale6:41 PMRapallo station$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 326610:06 AM2h35Pisa Centrale12:41 PMRapallo station$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:45 AM2h50Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Portofino:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Portofino costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 88 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Portofino as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Portofino by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Portofino by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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