How to travel from Monte Isola to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Monte Isola and Portofino is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Monte Isola to Portofino by ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portofino → Monte Isola if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Milano Centrale and then to S.Margherita L.-Port.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€33($33)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the bus to Genoa.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€27($27)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monte Isola and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Monte Isola to Portofino by ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Monte Isola and Portofino is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Monte Isola and Portofino by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Monte Isola to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Monte Isola and Portofino is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Monte Isola and Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Milano Centrale and then to S.Margherita L.-Port. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Monte Isola and Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Milano Centrale and then to S.Margherita L.-Port. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monte Isola to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Milano Centrale and then to S.Margherita L.-Port. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Monte Isola to Portofino. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Milano Centrale and then to S.Margherita L.-Port. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monte Isola to Portofino is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Compare travel optionsbetween Monte Isola and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €33($33) | every 4 hours | 298km (185 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train | 4h 25m | €33($33) | once daily | 298km (185 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 6hrs | €21($21) | 3 times a week | 274km (170 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 15m | €27($27) | 6 times a week | 312km (194 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Monte Isola and Portofino
Train operators
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Bus companies
Bergamo Trasporti
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