The distance between Portofino and Bologna is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Bologna by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bologna.
There are several options for getting from Portofino to Bologna by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Portofino and Bologna is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Portofino and Bologna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Bologna is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Bologna. We recommend that you drive to Bologna. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Portofino and Bologna. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Bologna. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portofino and Bologna. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Bologna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 5m | €80($80) | every 20 mins | 332km (206 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €42($42) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.