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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 Portofino to Venice:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Venice costing on average $45.
A bus is $74 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Venice costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 5h 16m versus 4h 30m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 34854:55 AM5h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$431One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 34854:55 AM5h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$431One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U2169711:15 AM1h10Nice Cote d'Azur Airport12:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2211One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale 36137:39 AM6h11Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino1:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$441One-way2 transfers
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale 36137:33 AM6h17Rapallo station1:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$441One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 34854:51 AM5h59Rapallo station10:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$451One-way2 transfers
VY1518 · VY640010:50 PM9h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport8:20 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$951One-way1 transfer
VY1518 · VY640810:50 PM11h45Nice Cote d'Azur Airport10:35 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$951One-way1 transfer
VY1518 · VY640210:50 PM14h50Nice Cote d'Azur Airport1:40 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portofino to Venice:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Venice costing on average $45.
A bus is $74 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Venice costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 12 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, Intercity, Regionale, Italo to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Venice by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Venice by bus.
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