There are 6 ways to get from Portovenere to Avignon by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, ferry, train, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
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 Marseille
best- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 52m€103–241Drive 558.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Portovenere to Avignoncar 558.2 km
6h 6m€90–130Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Genoabus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Aix-en-Provencebus 798 / ...
- Take the bus from La Beauvalle to Limbert/Voie d'Insertionbus 63
12h 34mLine 02 ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portovenere to La Speziaferry 02
- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
10h 20m€100–188Train
- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
10h 40m€96–153Bus via Genoa
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Genoabus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from La Beauvalle to Limbert/Voie d'Insertionbus 63
13h 39m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portovenere to Avignon is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portovenere to Avignon is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Portovenere to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Portovenere and arriving at Limbert/Voie d'Insertion via La Spezia, Genoa and La Beauvalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Portovenere to Avignon. However, there are services departing from La Spezia Centrale and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Portovenere and Avignon is 592 km. The road distance is 558.2 km.
The best way to get from Portovenere to Avignon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 8h 52m and costs €100 - €250.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Portovenere to Avignon, including transfers.
Portovenere to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Portovenere to Avignon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
The best way to get from Portovenere to Avignon is to train via Marseille which takes 8h 52m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Portovenere, Italy and Avignon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Portovenere to Avignon Tgv via La Spezia Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portovenere to Limbert/Voie d'Insertion via La Spezia - Questura, La Spezia, Genoa, Aix-en-Provence, and La Beauvalle in around 12h 34m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Aix-en-Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0187732987
- [email protected]
- Website
- Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
Ferry from Portovenere to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
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Booking & Getting There
Portovenere to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Portovenere to Avignon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portovenere to Avignon is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Portovenere to Avignon.
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