There are 5 ways to get from Imola to Portofino by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
5h 9m€58–102Drive 286.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Imola to Portofinocar 286.5 km
3h 30m€47–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Imola SP610 to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus
- Take the train from Genova Voltri to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Re / ...
6h 5m€50–68Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Imola to Parmatrain 3904 / ...
- Take the train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain 3261
5h 44m€48–66Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus FlixBus N504
6h 45m€85–116
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imola to Portofino is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Imola to Portofino is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Imola to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Carducci - Savonarola and arriving at Genoa via Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Imola to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Imola and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Imola and Portofino is 418 km. The road distance is 286.5 km.
The best way to get from Imola to Portofino without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Imola to Portofino, including transfers.
Imola to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Imola to Portofino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Imola to Portofino is to train via Milan which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Imola, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
You can take a train from Imola to Portofino via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and S.Margherita L.-Port in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Voltri to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Imola to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- satam@gruppolapanoramica.it
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Imola SP610 to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Imola to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Imola to Portofino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imola to Portofino is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Imola to Portofino.
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