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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €504.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€103 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €504 Average price | €147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Portofino
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Portofino, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Portofino:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Portofino costing on average €103.
A bus is €468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Portofino costing on average €504.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 6h 13m versus 5h 31m 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 Zurich to Portofino
How to get from Zurich to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Portofino is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 AM 10h15 Zurich 1:40 PM Portofino €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:25 AM 10h15 Zurich 1:40 PM Portofino €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:25 AM 10h15 Zurich 1:40 PM Portofino €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Portofino:
A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Portofino costing on average €103.
A bus is €468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Portofino costing on average €504.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Portofino as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Portofino by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Portofino by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, CitizenPlane.
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