There are 4 ways to get from Cannes 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- Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
5h 32m€59–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to La Speziabus N1508 / ...
8h 11m€25–43Drive 334.2 km
- Drive from Cannes to Portovenerecar 334.2 km
3h 57m€54–78Train
- Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
7h 26m€44–73
Cannes to Portovenere by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Portovenere is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cannes to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Portovenere via Nice Airport, Genoa and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Cannes and Portovenere is 306 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.
The best way to get from Cannes to Portovenere without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cannes to Portovenere, including transfers.
Cannes to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Cannes to Portovenere train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Cannes station.
The best way to get from Cannes to Portovenere is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Cannes, France and Portovenere, Italy?
You can take a train from Cannes to Portovenere via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and La Spezia Centrale in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Portovenere via Aéroport Promenade, Nice Airport, Genoa, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cannes to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Cannes to Portovenere train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Portovenere is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cannes to Portovenere.
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