How to travel from Messina to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Messina and Portofino is around 1,045km (649 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Messina 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 → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Lirosi Linee
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Rapallo.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Portofino.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Portofino by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 6h 10m.
The distance between Messina and Portofino is around 1,045km (649 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Messina and Portofino by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Portofino is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Portofino is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Portofino. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni, Villa S. Giovanni, Genoa Piazza della Vittoria, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.
Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Messina and Portofino. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Messina to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Rapallo. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 10m | €62($62) | hourly | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €78($78) | every 4 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 5m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,298km (807 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 30m | €89($89) | twice daily | 1,376km (855 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 35m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 1,343km (835 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 45m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 1,377km (856 miles) |
Bus | 17h 55m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 10m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,118km (695 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 20m | €175($175) | hourly | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Portofino
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
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