The distance between Portofino and Vernazza is around 51km (32 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Portofino to Vernazza by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Sestri Levante and then to Vernazza.
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Take the bus to Viale Mazzini - ex I.N.P.S. then take the train to Vernazza.
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Take a taxi to Vernazza.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Portofino to Vernazza by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Portofino and Vernazza is around 51km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Portofino and Vernazza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Vernazza is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Vernazza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portofino and Vernazza. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portofino to Vernazza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S. Margherita F.S. capolinea linea 82 and Sestri Levante. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Portofino and Vernazza. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portofino and Vernazza. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vernazza. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Vernazza. We recommend that you take the train to Sestri Levante and then to Vernazza. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Vernazza is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Vernazza. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Vernazza. The distance is around 86km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Vernazza is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 30m | €7($7) | hourly | 53km (33 miles) |
Train to Levanto | 1h 35m | €7($7) | hourly | 51km (32 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 25m | €7($7) | hourly | 65km (40 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 15m | €130($130) | on demand | 86km (54 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €16($16) | on demand | 86km (54 miles) |
The following major airports near Vernazza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.