Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Portofino to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $143 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portofino to Venice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Venice costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Venice costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Portofino to Venice
How to get from Portofino to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portofino to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4732 · 947815:00 AM6h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia11:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4732 · 947815:00 AM6h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia11:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U2169710:45 AM1h10Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:55 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 34854:55 AM5h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$431One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 34854:51 AM5h59Rapallo station10:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$441One-way2 transfers
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale Veloce 39806:41 AM9h39Rapallo station4:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia$451One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM9h40Chiavari, Corso G. B. Assarotti (Stazione FS)1:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM9h10Rapallo, Rapallo1:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM9h25Zoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile)1:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$371One-way1 transfer
AZ355 · AZ14737:20 PM3h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport10:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1491One-way1 transfer
VY1518 · VY640010:50 PM9h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport8:20 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
AZ1428 · AZ14673:15 PM3h10Turin Airport6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, flight, and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Portofino to Venice
Travel to Venice 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 Portofino to Venice.

This is compared to other travel options from Portofino to Venice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Venice costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Venice costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portofino and Venice as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rapallo station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Italo to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Venice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
Travelling from Portofino to Venice: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

