How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Portofino, Italy

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Portofino is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare to Portofino by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortofinoPolignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Chiavari.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Portofino.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Portofino

There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Portofino by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Portofino is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Polignano a Mare and Portofino by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Portofino is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Polignano a Mare and Portofino. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Chiavari. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Polignano a Mare and Portofino. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Polignano a Mare to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari, Genoa, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Portofino. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Portofino. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Polignano a Mare and Portofino. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Portofino is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Polignano a Mare to Portofino
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
4 times a day785km (488 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus4h 5m
€155($155)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train4h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours1,000km (622 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€62($62)
5 times a week1,033km (642 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€180($180)
on demand979km (608 miles)

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Airports near Portofino

The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Portofino
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Portofino
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Portofino