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Compare coach and train for La Spezia to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 55 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from La Spezia to Portofino
Compare the available ways to get from La Spezia to Portofino, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£9 vs £22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Portofino
How to get to Portofino from La Spezia by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Portofino is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 327415:50 0h51 La Spezia Centrale 16:41 Rapallo station £8 1 One-way 0 changes
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Regionale Veloce 327415:50 0h51 La Spezia Centrale 16:41 Rapallo station £8 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 861615:43 0h40 La Spezia Centrale 16:23 Rapallo station £9 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
Regionale Veloce 327817:50 0h51 La Spezia Centrale 18:41 Rapallo station £8 1 One-way 0 changes
Regionale Veloce 327415:50 0h55 La Spezia Centrale 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino £8 1 One-way 0 changes
Regionale Veloce 327817:50 0h55 La Spezia Centrale 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino £8 1 One-way 0 changes
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 30161:02 3h48 La Spezia Centrale 4:50 Rapallo station £8 1 One-way 1 change
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 30161:02 3h52 La Spezia Centrale 4:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino £8 1 One-way 1 change
treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032 · Regionale Veloce 30161:02 3h52 La Spezia Centrale 4:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino £8 1 One-way 1 change
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- Around 95 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Portofino as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Portofino by train.
- 58 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento.
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