How to travel from Cefalù to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Cefalù and Portofino is around 898km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cefalù to Portofino by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portofino → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Chiavari.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Chiavari.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€110($110)
Bus
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Genova Piazza della Vittoria.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Portofino.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Portofino by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between Cefalù and Portofino is around 898km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Cefalù and Portofino by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Portofino is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Portofino is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Chiavari. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Portofino. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Genova Piazza della Vittoria, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 35m.
Itabus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Cefalù and Portofino. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Cefalù to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Portofino is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 15m | €87($87) | 4 times a day | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 6h 15m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 1,151km (715 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,226km (762 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 7hrs | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 1,215km (755 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €95($95) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 20m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 1,270km (789 miles) |
Bus | 20h 35m | €81($81) | 3 times a week | 1,476km (917 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 55m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 925km (575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Portofino
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
AMT Genova
Lirosi Linee
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