There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Portovenere by train (TGV, 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 Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
7h 42m€98–286Bus via Nice Airport (NCE)
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Speziabus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 39m€44–81Drive 486 km
- Drive from Marseille to Portovenerecar 486 km
5h 34m€77–111Train
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
9h 37m€83–184Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Genoabus FlixBus N739 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to La Speziabus N548 / ...
11h 50m€47–77
Marseille to Portovenere by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Portovenere is to bus via Nice Airport (NCE) which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Portovenere is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Portovenere via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Marseille and Portovenere is 499 km. The road distance is 486 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Portovenere without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Marseille to Portovenere, including transfers.
Marseille to Portovenere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Portovenere train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Portovenere is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Nice Airport (NCE), which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Portovenere, Italy?
You can take a train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Portovenere via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and La Spezia Centrale in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Portovenere via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Portovenere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Marseille to Portovenere train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Portovenere is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Marseille to Portovenere.
There are 5688+ hotels available in Portovenere.