The average bus between Lyon and Portovenere takes 16h 46m and the fastest bus takes 15h. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Portovenere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Lyon and Portovenere. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Portovenere at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Genoa and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Portovenere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Portovenere station via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Lyon to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Spezia station.
The distance between Lyon and Portovenere is 435.8 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon to Portovenere via Genoa, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 11h 15m.