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How to get fromMerano to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, night train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta NuovatrainFr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano CentraletrainFr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-PorttrainIc
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    8h 54m
    €52–125

  2. Bus, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Meran to Bergamobus407
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Genoabus408 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    10h 55m
    €57–135

  3. Train, night train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta NuovatrainFr
    2. Take the night train from Verona Porta Nuova to S.Margherita L.-PortnighttrainNj
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    9h 20m
    €57–310

  4. Drive 400.8 km

    1. Drive from Merano to Portofinocar400.8 km
    5h 26m
    €63–90

  5. Bus, line 1 ferry via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa Piazza della Vittoriabus
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    11h 14m
    €80–134

Merano to Portofino by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Merano to Portofino. However, you can take the line 201 bus to Bolzano - Stazione, walk to Bolzano Bozen, take the train to Verona Porta Nuova, 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 Meran to Portofino via Bergamo, Genoa, Genova P.Za Principe, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 10h 55m.

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