How to travel from Portofino to Modena, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Modena is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Modena 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 ModenaPortofino if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Modena.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Modena

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Modena by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Portofino and Modena is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Portofino and Modena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Modena is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Modena. We recommend that you drive to Modena. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Modena. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa, Bologna and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Portofino and Modena. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Modena. We recommend that you take the bus to Bologna. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Modena is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Modena. Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Portofino and Modena. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Modena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Transport options from Portofino to Modena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€90($90)
every 20 mins369km (229 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€36($36)
on demand239km (149 miles)

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Airports near Modena

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Modena
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Modena
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Modena