There are 4 ways to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
6h 28m€71–129Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from S.Antonino to Seregnotrain Re80
- Take the train from Seregno to La Spezia Centraletrain Re13
10h 7m€26–35Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to La Speziabus N1508 / ...
6h 56m€73–105Drive 338.5 km
- Drive from Bellinzona to Portovenerecar 338.5 km
3h 40m€65–94
Bellinzona to Portovenere by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere is to train via Monza which costs €25 - €35 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Portovenere via Milan - Famagosta, Milan and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Bellinzona and Portovenere is 338 km. The road distance is 338.5 km.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Portovenere bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Bellinzona to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Portovenere is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Portovenere, Italy?
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Portovenere via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona to Portovenere via Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, Milan, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 6h 56m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from S.Antonino to Seregno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Seregno to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bellinzona to Portovenere bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Bellinzona to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Portovenere is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bellinzona to Portovenere.
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