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 €16 - €75 and takes 6h 50m.

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 31m 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 50m.

How far is it from Nice to Portovenere?

The distance between Nice and Portovenere is 281 km. The road distance is 300.6 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 which takes 6h 42m and costs €35 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 which takes 6h 42m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €16 - €75 and takes 6h 50m.

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 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Nice to Portovenere.

Where can I stay near Portovenere?

There are 4574+ hotels available in Portovenere.

Nice to Portovenere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
6h 42m
€36–50
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to La Speziabus N503 / ...
6h 50m
€16–71
Drive 300.6 km
1. Drive from Nice to Portovenerecar 300.6 km
3h 31m
€47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sanremo-P.zza Colombo to La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italiabus MarinoBus 061
9h 26m

Nice to Portovenere by bus and foot

23Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Portovenere.

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Distance: 281 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Portovenere via Genoa, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 6h 50m.

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