By train plus bus: There are frequent trains to Santa Margherita Ligure (
www.trenitalia.com has full schedule and fare information). Hence take a cab or #82 bus to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino - Genova ( Tutte Le Stazioni ) – 3.6E 1st class each way, $2.40E 2nd class
You can also go by boat from Genoa or other riviera towns to the south. The closest train stations are Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli. A bus leaves for Portofino just outside the Santa Margherita station. Portofino is car-free but you can drive the narrow, windy road close to the village where there is a small parking lot. In summer, it's usually very crowded, and driving and parking can be difficult. *Ferry service begins operation in April of each year and goes on through September.
www.traghettiportofino.it ,
www.alimar.ge.it ,
www.battellierigenova.it .