There are 4 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere by train, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 6h 17m
3 alternative options
Bus via Genoa • 8h
Bus • 9h 12m
Drive • 3h 19m
Monte Carlo to Portovenere by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Spelugues Fairmont and arriving at Portovenere via Nice Airport, Genoa and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Portovenere is 268 km. The road distance is 297.5 km.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Portovenere is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h.
Monte Carlo to Portovenere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Spezia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Portovenere is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Monte Carlo to Portovenere.
- Distance: 267.7 km
- Duration: 6h 17m
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Portovenere, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €15 - €21 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monte Carlo to Portovenere via Aéroport Terminal 1, Nice Airport, Genoa, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 8h.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €21
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Menton to La Spezia - v.le Pietro Pozzoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €19
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
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