What is the cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Portovenere?

No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from La Barmassa and arriving at Portovenere via Lycée Masséna, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Portovenere?

No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Portovenere is 271 km. The road distance is 297.7 km.

How do I travel from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere without a car?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere bus from?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where do I catch the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere train from?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere bus arrive?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Spezia station.

Where does the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere train arrive?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere?

Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere.

Where can I stay near Portovenere?

There are 5662+ hotels available in Portovenere.

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
4h 41m
€50–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Speziabus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 3m
€32–56
Drive 297.7 km
1. Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenerecar 297.7 km
3h 41m
€47–68

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere by bus and foot

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7h 3mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Portovenere, Italy?

You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Portovenere via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and La Spezia Centrale in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Spezia once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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