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4.6Travel 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 AM10h15Zurich1:40 PMPortofino$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:25 AM10h15Zurich1:40 PMPortofino$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 AM10h10Zurich1:40 PMPortofino$481One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Portofino:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Portofino costing on average $131.
A bus is $224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Portofino costing on average $273.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 9h 5m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Portofino:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Portofino costing on average $131.
A bus is $224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Portofino costing on average $273.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Portofino as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Portofino by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Portofino by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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