The distance between Portofino and Sanremo is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Sanremo 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 Sanremo → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia then Pra' 8/De Mari and then to Sanremo Via Roma.
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There are several options for getting from Portofino to Sanremo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Portofino and Sanremo is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Portofino and Sanremo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Sanremo is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Sanremo. We recommend that you drive to Sanremo. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Sanremo. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia, Turati/Metro' San Giorgio and Pra' 8/De Mari. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
AMT Genova and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Portofino and Sanremo. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia then Pra' 8/De Mari and then to Sanremo Via Roma. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sanremo is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Sanremo. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Sanremo. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Sanremo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 35m | €10($10) | once a week | 197km (123 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €28($28) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.