There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Portovenere by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Milan
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
8h 3m€127–199Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Parmabus 36
- Take the train from Parma to Vezzano Liguretrain Re / ...
11h 47m€36–60Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to La Speziabus N1508 / ...
8h 27m€83–115Drive 514.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Portovenerecar 514.2 km
5h 39m€93–134Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
8h 29m€105–262Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Chiassotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Chiasso to La Spezia Centraletrain Ec
9h 29m€162–242Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vezzano Liguretrain
8h 26m€125–306Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Vezzano Liguretrain
8h 56m€117–336
Zurich to Portovenere by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Portovenere is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Portovenere is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Portovenere via Milan - Famagosta, Milan and La Spezia - Questura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Portovenere. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at La Spezia Centrale via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Zurich and Portovenere is 491 km. The road distance is 514.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Portovenere without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 3m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Zurich to Portovenere, including transfers.
Zurich to Portovenere bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Portovenere is to train via Milan which takes 8h 3m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Portovenere, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Portovenere via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Portovenere via Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, Milan, La Spezia, and La Spezia - Questura in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–430
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Portovenere bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Portovenere train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Portovenere is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Zurich to Portovenere.
There are 5158+ hotels available in Portovenere.



