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Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Portofino 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 train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from La Spezia to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Portofino is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
InterCityNotte 79410:48 AM1h12La Spezia Centrale12:00 PMRapallo station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 32619:57 AM0h56La Spezia Centrale10:53 AMRapallo station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 86163:43 PM0h40La Spezia Centrale4:23 PMRapallo station$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 66610:10 AM1h27La Spezia Centrale11:37 AMRapallo station$161One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32619:57 AM1h00La Spezia Centrale10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32619:57 AM1h00La Spezia Centrale10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Portofino:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Portofino costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 69 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Portofino as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Portofino by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Portofino by bus.
- 41 direct trains per day with Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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