What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Portovenere?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Portovenere is to bus via Genoa which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Portovenere?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Portovenere?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Portovenere via Genoa and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Nice to Portovenere?

The distance between Nice and Portovenere is 276 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Portovenere without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Portovenere without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 10m and costs €25 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Portovenere?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Nice to Portovenere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Portovenere bus from?

Nice to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Train or bus from Nice to Portovenere?

The best way to get from Nice to Portovenere is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 10m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Nice to Portovenere bus arrive?

Nice to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Can I drive from Nice to Portovenere?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Portovenere is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Nice to Portovenere.

Where can I stay near Portovenere?

There are 4400+ hotels available in Portovenere.

Nice to Portovenere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Portovenere by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia CentraleFb / ...
6h 10m
€25–61
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to La SpeziaN548 / ...
6h 45m
€17–45
Drive 300.3 km
1. Drive from Nice to Portovenere300.3 km
3h 29m
€47–67
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia CentraleIc
6h 42m
€35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sanremo-P.zza Colombo to La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale ItaliaMarinoBus 061
9h 21m

Nice to Portovenere by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Portovenere.

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Distance: 275.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Portovenere, Italy?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Portovenere via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume, La Spezia - Piazza Brin, and La Spezia - Stadio Picco in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Portovenere via Genoa, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 6h 45m.

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