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How to get fromGenève-Aéroport to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Genève-Aéroport to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to BrigtrainIr
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-PorttrainIc
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    10h 49m
    €79–150

  2. Bus, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere to Genova Brignolebus
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    10h 49m
    €54–101

  3. Drive 473.3 km

    1. Drive from Genève-Aéroport to Portofinocar473.3 km
    5h 22m
    €83–119

  4. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)planeGVA - GOA
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
    6h 51m
    €112–274

  5. Bus, line 1 ferry via Genoa

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to GenoabusN1503 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    10h 50m
    €55–132

  6. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeGVA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry
    6h 59m
    €91–263

Genève-Aéroport to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Genève-Aéroport, Switzerland and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Genève-Aéroport to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genève-Aéroport, gare-Arena to Portofino via Genève, gare Cornavin, Geneve, Gare Routiere, Genova Brignole, Genova Brignole, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 10h 49m.

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