How to travel from Amalfi to Portofino, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and Portofino is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Amalfi to Portofino by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortofinoAmalfi if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Recco.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Chiavari.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Portofino.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and Portofino

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to Portofino by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Amalfi and Portofino is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Amalfi and Portofino by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Portofino is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and Portofino. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amalfi to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno, Genoa, San Martino 2/Papigliano, Piazza Gaggini - Ruta and Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Amalfi and Portofino. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Portofino is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Portofino. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amalfi and Portofino. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and Portofino

Transport options from Amalfi to Portofino
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 5m
€105($105)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, train and plane7hrs
€82($82)
once daily994km (617 miles)
Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, train and plane7hrs
€115($115)
once daily1,010km (628 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€73($73)
once daily713km (443 miles)
Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, train, plane and bus6h 50m
€100($100)
once daily948km (589 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€51($51)
every 20 mins825km (513 miles)
Ferry and Train
7hrs
€120($120)
once daily765km (475 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€110($110)
on demand740km (460 miles)

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Airports near Portofino

The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Portofino
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Portofino
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Portofino