Destination · Portofino
Private chauffeur Nice → Portofino — long-distance transfer to the Italian Riviera
Portofino, the most photographed village on the Italian Riviera, is reached from the Riviera via a spectacular coastal drive through Liguria. Your chauffeur takes you to the village entrance, pedestrian at peak times, or straight to your hotel on the hillside above.
Arriving in Portofino: practical info
Estimated journey times in real conditions (average coastal traffic). Allow 20-30 minutes more in July-August and during major events.
| From | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (T1/T2) | ≈ 250 km | ≈ 288 min |
Terminal 1 & 2 — Nice
Meet & greet inside the arrivals hall with a name sign, after baggage claim. Your driver tracks the flight number and adjusts at no extra cost.
60 minutes' waiting included
One hour of waiting is included after landing (15 minutes for a city address), covering passport control and luggage.
Helipad, ports and stations
Pick-up at Monaco heliport, on the quays (Port Hercule, Cannes Vieux-Port, Antibes) and outside SNCF stations, crew and luggage included.
Our service in Portofino
Portofino in detail: where to stay, dine and visit
Hotels
Belmond Hotel Splendido
Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Italie
On the hillside, overlooking the harbour.
Transfer to this addressSplendido Mare
Via Roma 2, 16034 Portofino, Italie
Right on the Piazzetta.
Transfer to this addressGrand Hotel Miramare
Via Milite Ignoto 30, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Italie
Seafront in Santa Margherita Ligure.
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Restaurants
Il Pitosforo
Molo Umberto I 9, 16034 Portofino, Italie
Harbour views from the terrace.
Transfer to this addressDa Puny
Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta 5, 16034 Portofino, Italie
A Piazzetta institution, fresh seafood.
Transfer to this addressCielo Restaurant
Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino, Italie
The Belmond Splendido's fine-dining table.
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Sights
La Piazzetta
Piazzetta di Portofino, 16034 Portofino, Italie
The heart of the village, cafés and boutiques.
Transfer to this addressCastello Brown
Salita Castello 9, 16034 Portofino, Italie
The iconic viewpoint over the harbour.
Transfer to this addressSan Fruttuoso
16030 San Fruttuoso, Italie
Abbey reachable by boat or on foot.
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A day in Portofino with your chauffeur
9:00 am
Arrival in Santa Margherita Ligure, hotel drop-off.
11:00 am
Scenic drive to Portofino, the Piazzetta.
1:00 pm
Lunch overlooking the harbour.
3:00 pm
Castello Brown and the lighthouse path.
Vehicles
Nice Airport → Portofino
250 km, around 165 minutes. Pick your class: meet & greet in the arrivals hall, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting, tolls and luggage included.
Standard
Mercedes Classe E
3 3
First Class
Mercedes Classe S
3 3
Standard Van
Mercedes Classe V
6 6
Minibus (6+ guests)
Mercedes Sprinter
16 16
Your fixed, all-inclusive final fare is shown in one step in the booking module — return trips, extras and night hours included.
Get my fareIncluded in every ride
Guaranteed fixed price
What you see is what you pay. No meter, no hidden fees.
Flight tracking
60 min free waiting at the airport, 15 min elsewhere — even if you're delayed.
Free cancellation
Cancel or amend free of charge up to 48h before pickup.
All-inclusive
Tolls, taxes, luggage, child seat on request and meet & greet.
Where we drive you
La Piazzetta
Closest possible drop-off, pedestrian village in peak season.
Hotel Splendido
Arrivals and dinners, chauffeur waiting for the return.
Santa Margherita Ligure
Seafront, hotels and waterfront restaurants.
Castello Brown & lighthouse path
The iconic viewpoint over the harbour.
Our vehicles in Portofino
Sedan, First Class or Van for your rides in Portofino and from Nice Airport: private chauffeur, water on board, luggage included, fixed fare.
Sedan
Mercedes E-Class — 3 passengers, 3 suitcases.
Van
Mercedes V-Class — 6 passengers, 6 bags.
First Class
Mercedes S-Class — 3 passengers, top comfort.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Nice → Portofino drive take?
About 2h45 via the motorway and the Italian Riviera, depending on summer traffic. Fixed fare guaranteed.
Can a car drive right up to Portofino harbour?
Access is restricted in peak season: we drop you as close as possible to the Piazzetta, a short walk from the harbour.
Do you offer a Cinque Terre day trip from the Riviera?
Yes, with full-day hire, stopping in Portofino and continuing to the Cinque Terre or Genoa depending on your plans.
Transfer to Portofino, fixed fare
Guaranteed all-inclusive price, free cancellation up to 24h before pick-up.
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