The distance between Biella and Portofino is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Biella to Portofino by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portofino → Biella if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria then Genoa and then to Rapallo F.S..
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Biella to Portofino by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Biella and Portofino is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Biella and Portofino by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Biella to Portofino is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Biella and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Biella and Portofino. We recommend that you drive to Portofino. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Biella and Portofino. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Biella to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria, Genoa, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
ATAP, Arfea, Grouppo Stat, FlixBus and AMT Genova run regular bus services between Biella and Portofino. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Biella to Portofino. We recommend that you take the bus to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria then Genoa and then to Rapallo F.S.. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Biella and Portofino. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Biella to Portofino is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 55m | €26($26) | once daily | 228km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €33($33) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
ATAP
Arfea
Grouppo Stat
The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.