How to travel from Florence to Portovenere

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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 CHF17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 CHF17, while a bus costs an average of CHF25.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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CHF17

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CHF25

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CHF41

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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2h 11m

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Regionale

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is a train with an average price of CHF17.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portovenere:

A train is CHF8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portovenere costing on average CHF25.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Portovenere take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Portovenere including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Portovenere among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF17 compared to roughly CHF41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF24. The journey takes 2h 18m 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.

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from Florence to Portovenere

How to get from Florence to Portovenere by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    4:00 PM2h25
    Florence
    6:25 PMPortovenere
    CHF141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:00 PM2h25
    Florence
    6:25 PMPortovenere
    CHF141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:00 PM2h25
    Florence
    6:25 PMPortovenere
    CHF141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:00 PM2h25
    Florence
    5:25 PMPortovenere
    CHF151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee
    3:50 PM2h55
    Florence
    6:45 PMPortovenere
    CHF151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Trenitalia
    11:10 PM5h55
    Florence
    5:05 AMPortovenere
    CHF151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Portovenere

Travel to Portovenere easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Portovenere.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Portovenere including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is a train with an average price of CHF17.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Portovenere:

A train is CHF8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Portovenere costing on average CHF25.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Portovenere is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Portovenere take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

The distance from Florence to Portovenere is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Portovenere is:
  • Around 21 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Portovenere:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Portovenere, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Portovenere by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Portovenere by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Portovenere with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Portovenere often also extend their vacation to go to La Spezia, La Spezia Centrale, Pisa, Genoa, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portovenere and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Portovenere to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Portovenere, allowing time to visit the Church of St. Peter, explore the charming village, and take a boat trip to the nearby Cinque Terre or Palmaria Island.

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