How to travel from Rome to Portofino

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Portofino

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €69.

Distance: 234 miles (377 km)

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€28

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€39

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5h 41m

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from Rome to Portofino

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

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

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    11:59 PM6h32
    Rome Tiburtina
    6:31 AMRapallo station
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    11:59 PM6h32
    Rome Tiburtina
    6:31 AMRapallo station
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1317
    5:25 PM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:25 PMBologna Airport
    1991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 518
    3:28 PM5h16
    Rome Termini
    8:44 PMRapallo station
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 89512
    6:06 AM5h54
    Rome Ostiense
    12:00 PMRapallo station
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 822+Regionaletreno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 3016
    7:40 PM9h10
    Rome Ostiense
    4:50 AMRapallo station
    371One-way
    2 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee054 · 060
    11:00 PM9h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22978
    10:40 AM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:55 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    721One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ344
    1:15 PM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ348
    9:15 AM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    1171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Portofino.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Portofino including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Portofino is a train with an average price of €28.

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

A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Portofino costing on average €39.

A train is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Portofino costing on average €69.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Portofino is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Portofino take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 8h 17m.

The distance from Rome to Portofino is approximately 234 miles (377 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Portofino is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 62 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Portofino:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Rapallo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Portofino, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Portofino by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Portofino by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Portofino by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Portofino with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Portofino often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Genoa, Florence, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portofino to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Portofino, you can hike to the Lighthouse of Portofino for stunning views over the Ligurian Sea, relax at Paraggi Beach, visit the secluded Abbey of San Fruttuoso, and enjoy a boat tour along the Ligurian coast. Don't miss indulging in local cuisine at a traditional Italian trattoria. For best sights, explore Castello Brown, Portofino Marina, the Church of San Giorgio, and the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino.
To fully experience Portofino, including its scenic harbor, nearby hiking trails, and luxury shopping, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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