- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Genoa’s major maritime museum with immersive exhibits on navigation, emigration, and Mediterranean seafaring history.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portovenere to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portovenere to Genoa will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Portovenere for Genoa on Mon, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portovenere to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portovenere to Genoa:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portovenere to Genoa costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 31m by train vs 1h 47m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $37 (€31)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Portovenere to Genoa trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 6:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h10 | 7:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12324 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h02 | 8:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h00 | 9:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h37 | 9:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12354 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h34 | 10:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV084+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 8:27 AM Portovenere | 2h38 | 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV086+ Intercity 666 | 8:57 AM Portovenere | 3h19 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV088+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 9:27 AM Portovenere | 2h26 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV088+ InterCityNotte 794 | 9:27 AM Portovenere | 3h22 | 12:49 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 9:39 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h26 | 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h43 | 11:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h06 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12374 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h31 | 12:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h10 | 11:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 12:49 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV096+ Intercity 670 | 11:27 AM Portovenere | 2h49 | 2:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h46 | 1:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12394 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h34 | 2:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 2:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV102+ Intercity 510 | 12:57 PM Portovenere | 2h38 | 3:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV104+ Intercity 674 | 1:27 PM Portovenere | 2h47 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h41 | 3:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 | 2:05 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h30 | 3:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12414 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h34 | 4:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h36 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV114+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:40 PM Portovenere | 2h22 | 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV120+ Intercity 680 | 3:25 PM Portovenere | 2h50 | 6:15 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV122 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 3:40 PM Portovenere | 3h07 | 6:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h36 | 5:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV124 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 3:55 PM Portovenere | 3h26 | 7:21 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h37 | 6:15 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV130+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 4:40 PM Portovenere | 2h21 | 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 4:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h02 | 6:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV132 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:55 PM Portovenere | 2h56 | 7:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3064 | 5:00 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 7:21 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 12068 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h36 | 7:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 6:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 7:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h39 | 8:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV144+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 6:25 PM Portovenere | 2h25 | 8:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PV148+ Intercity 518 | 6:55 PM Portovenere | 2h39 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 7:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 8:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV154+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:40 PM Portovenere | 2h23 | 10:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518 | 8:07 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h27 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h32 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 10:03 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus PV158+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 9:15 PM Portovenere | 2h12 | 11:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 10:18 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 11:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 11:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h10 | 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Portovenere to Genoa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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