How to travel from Capri to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Capri and Portofino is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Capri 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 Portofino → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Chiavari.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Genoa.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Portofino.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Portofino by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Capri and Portofino is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Capri and Portofino by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Portofino is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Capri to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Chiavari. instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 20m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 674km (419 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 5m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 870km (541 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, plane and train | 5h 40m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 954km (593 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, plane and train | 6h 40m | €110($110) | every 2 hours | 971km (603 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 35m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €83($83) | 4 times a day | 720km (447 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, Train | 9hrs | €75($75) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 25m | €62($62) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, Bus | 12h 30m | €71($71) | 5 times a day | 777km (483 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 10m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 721km (448 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Portofino
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
TerraVision IT
Airports near Portofino
The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Portofino
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 117km (72 miles) from Portofino
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Portofino