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How to get fromMerano to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    8h 24m
    €68–132

  2. Drive  412.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merano to Portofinocar car 412.9 km
    5h 15m
    €66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Genoabus bus 408 / ...
    9h 52m
    €95–131

  4. Shuttle, fly, line 1 ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane BGY - GOA
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry
    8h 27m
    €218–474

  5. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    9h 18m
    €70–119

  6. Shuttle, bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    9h 13m
    €173–249

Merano to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Genoa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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