How to travel from Palermo to Portofino, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Portofino is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Palermo to Portofino by plane, bus, train, 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 → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Rapallo.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Genoa.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Portofino.
- Duration21h 10m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Portofino
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Portofino by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Palermo and Portofino is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 771km (479 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Palermo and Portofino by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Portofino is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Portofino is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Portofino. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Rapallo. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Portofino. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Genoa, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Portofino. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 20h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Portofino. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Palermo to Portofino. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Portofino is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Portofino
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 40m | €52($52) | every 4 hours | 830km (516 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | €90($90) | hourly | 855km (532 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 5h 30m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), Train | 5h 50m | €95($95) | twice daily | 1,147km (713 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train | 5h 60m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 6h 5m | €53($53) | every 4 hours | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Bus | 20h 55m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 10m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 854km (531 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Portofino
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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