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How to get fromRust to Portofinoby bus, train, ferry or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 1 ferry via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Stationbus007
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinotrainEc
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    12h 21m
    €176–325

  2. Bus, line 1 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rust to Zurich Bus Stationbus007
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    12h 33m
    €62–154

  3. Drive 598.6 km

    1. Drive from Rust to Portofinocar598.6 km
    6h 12m
    €94–136

  4. Train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Basel Bad BftrainRe7
    2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Zürich HBtrainIce / ...
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano CentraletrainEc
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-PorttrainIc
    5. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    13h 8m
    €126–228

  5. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rust - Europa Park to Garebus531
    2. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse VilletrainTer
    3. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    13h 34m
    €70–102

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Rust to Portofino. However, you can take the bus to Zurich Bus Station, walk to Zürich HB, take the train to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Portofino via Zurich Bus Station, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, Genova Brignole, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 12h 33m.

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