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How to get fromVenice to Portofinoby train, ferry, night train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Portofino by train, ferry, night train, car, or plane

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    1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milan CentraletrainFr
    2. Take the train from Milan Centrale to S.Margherita L.-PorttrainIc
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    best

    Train, line 1 ferry via Milan

    6h 54m
    €105–202
    1. Take the night train from Padova to S.Margherita L.-PortnighttrainNj
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1
    cheapest

    Night train, line 1 ferry

    8h 43m
    €61–177
    1. Drive from Venice to Portofinocar426.3 km

    Drive 426.3 km

    4h 12m
    €74–106
    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)planeVCE - GOA
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry

    Fly, line 1 ferry

    8h 12m
    €64–317
    1. Take the train from Padova to S.Margherita Ligure-PortofinotrainNj
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry1

    Train, line 1 ferry

    7h 57m
    €76–205

Venice to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Venice to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Milan 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 Venezia to Portofino via Stazione Padova, Padova, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 8h 43m.

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