How to travel from Vernazza to Portofino, Italy

The distance between Vernazza and Portofino is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vernazza to Portofino by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Sestri Levante and then to S.Margherita L.-Port.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
🚀 Fastest
💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Portofino.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Ncc La Spezia Autonoleggio Gianfaldoni

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Drive

Drive to Portofino.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vernazza and Portofino

There are several options for getting from Vernazza to Portofino by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Vernazza and Portofino is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Vernazza and Portofino by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vernazza to Portofino is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €7 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and Portofino. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sestri Levante and S.Margherita L.-Port. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Vernazza and Portofino. 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port then take the bus to Chiesa Divo Martino. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Vernazza and Portofino. The distance is around 88km (55 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 Vernazza to Portofino is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

How do I get from Vernazza to Portofino

Compare travel optionsbetween Vernazza and Portofino

Transport options from Vernazza to Portofino
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€7($7)
hourly53km (33 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1hr
€7($7)
hourly53km (33 miles)
Train to Sestri Levante, Bus2h 30m
€7($7)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€130($130)
on demand88km (55 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€16($16)
on demand88km (55 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