Nice to Genoa and Portofino transfer with a private chauffeur
Your Nice to Genoa and Portofino transfer runs along the Italian Riviera: your chauffeur drives you from Nice Airport to the port of Genoa or all the way to Portofino.
Nice to Genoa and Portofino transfer price
This route is priced on quotation, based on your exact address, the time and the vehicle you choose. Fill in the quote form or message us on WhatsApp: we reply quickly with a fixed price, with no night or weekend surcharge, and a secure payment link.
Genoa and Portofino from Nice Airport
Your private chauffeur drives you from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Genoa via the A8 then the A10, along the Italian Riviera (about 205 km, 2 h 32 without traffic jams), or on to Portofino via the A12, Rapallo exit, then the SP227 coast road (about 239 km, 3 h 04). Your Nice to Genoa private driver, or your Nice to Portofino private chauffeur, takes you there in a single journey, with no change of trains.
Distances and journey times: ViaMichelin, calculation of 11 November 2026, checked in November 2026.
The port of Genoa: cruises and ferries
In Genoa, the passenger terminals are run by Stazioni Marittime: cruise ships berth at Ponte dei Mille, home to the maritime station, and at Ponte Andrea Doria; ferries leave from Calata Chiappella, Ponte Caracciolo and Ponte Colombo. Tell us your terminal and boarding time: your chauffeur allows a margin.
Source: Ports of Genoa (portsofgenoa.com), checked in November 2026.
Portofino: a regulated road in season
To manage the cars waiting for the car parks of Portofino and Paraggi, traffic on the SP227 road is filtered in season (in 2026, from 14 March to 1 November), at La Cervara during the day and in the centre of Portofino in the evening. Your chauffeur confirms the exact drop-off point when you book.
Source: Città metropolitana di Genova, ordinance no. 36 of 17 February 2026, checked in November 2026.
Crossing the border
France and Italy are both part of the Schengen Area. Bring your valid passport or identity card: a driving licence is not a travel document. France has temporarily reintroduced checks at its internal borders, including the border with Italy, from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027: a police check is possible.
Sources: European Commission (Your Europe; list of temporary internal border controls), checked in November 2026.
Your vehicle
- Sedan or prestige sedan for 1 to 3 passengers.
- Van for up to 8 passengers with their luggage.
- Prestige SUV and electric range on request.
Request a quote
How does it work?
- You request a quoteUsing the form, WhatsApp or email: route, date, time, number of passengers and pieces of luggage.
- You confirm and pay onlineYou receive a fixed price and a secure payment link. Your booking is confirmed as soon as payment is received.
- Your chauffeur is waiting for youIn the arrivals hall of your terminal (Terminal 1 or 2), with a name board. 60 minutes of waiting time are included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Nice to Portofino transfer?
This transfer is priced on quotation, based on your address, the time and the vehicle. You receive a fixed price, with no night or weekend surcharge, and a secure payment link.
How long does it take from Nice to Portofino?
About 3 h 04 without traffic jams for 239 km from Nice Airport, and 2 h 32 for 205 km to Genoa (ViaMichelin, November 2026).
Can you drop us at the Genoa cruise terminal?
Yes: for your transfer to the port of Genoa, for a cruise or a ferry, tell us the terminal (Ponte dei Mille or Ponte Andrea Doria) and your boarding time; your chauffeur allows a margin.
Can you drive all the way to Portofino?
In season, access to Portofino by car is filtered on the SP227 road, to manage the cars waiting for the car parks. Your chauffeur confirms the exact drop-off point when you book.
Do I need a passport to cross into Italy?
Bring your valid passport or identity card. France has reintroduced temporary checks at its internal borders, including the border with Italy, until 30 April 2027.