How to travel from Sorrento to Portofino, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Portofino is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sorrento to Portofino by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Rapallo.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Portofino.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance723km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Portofino

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Portofino by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Sorrento and Portofino is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 11h 45m to get from Sorrento and Portofino by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Portofino is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sorrento and Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sorrento and Portofino. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pompei, Genoa, San Martino 2/Papigliano, Rapallo F.S. and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Portofino. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Sorrento and Portofino. The distance is around 723km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Portofino is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Portofino

Transport options from Sorrento to Portofino
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane + 4 similar
5h 45m
€100($100)
every 4 hours885km (550 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane6h 15m
€87($87)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane6h 15m
€95($95)
every 4 hours923km (574 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
€83($83)
every 4 hours968km (601 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
€80($80)
hourly688km (427 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€59($59)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€110($110)
on demand723km (449 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