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Compare bus and train for Florence to Portovenere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Portovenere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Portovenere
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Portovenere, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portovenere:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portovenere costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Portovenere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Portovenere
How to get from Florence to Portovenere by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:40 PM 1h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 3:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18381 · Autobus PV0713:53 PM 3h37 Florence Santa Maria Novella 7:30 PM Portovenere $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18367 · Autobus PV05511:53 AM 3h37 Florence Santa Maria Novella 3:30 PM Portovenere $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18373 · Autobus PV0631:53 PM 3h37 Florence Santa Maria Novella 5:30 PM Portovenere $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
2065:50 PM 2h55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
054 · 0602:15 AM 4h20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 6:35 AM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portovenere:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portovenere costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Portovenere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Portovenere as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Portovenere by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Portovenere by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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