How to travel from Brindisi to Portofino, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Portofino is around 857km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Rapallo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi and then to Genoa.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Portofino.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,057km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Portofino

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Portofino by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Brindisi and Portofino is around 857km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Brindisi and Portofino by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Portofino is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brindisi and Portofino. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Rapallo. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Portofino. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi and Genoa. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. run regular bus services between Brindisi and Portofino. Buses run twice a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Portofino. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to S.Margherita - Hotel Lido and then to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Brindisi and Portofino. The distance is around 1,057km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Portofino is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Brindisi to Portofino

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Portofino

Transport options from Brindisi to Portofino
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4hrs
€76($76)
every 4 hours857km (532 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
€70($70)
hourly904km (562 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train4h 50m
€83($83)
every 4 hours1,072km (666 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train5h 15m
€72($72)
every 4 hours1,100km (683 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 25m
€73($73)
every 4 hours1,159km (720 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train5h 25m
€115($115)
once a week1,026km (637 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€145($145)
twice a week1,195km (742 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€160($160)
on demand1,057km (657 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