How to travel from Portofino to La Spezia, Italy
The distance between Portofino and La Spezia is around 65km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Portofino to La Spezia by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Spezia → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Rapallo capolinea then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration1h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€10($10)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to La Spezia.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€150($150)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and La Spezia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portofino to La Spezia by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Portofino and La Spezia is around 65km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (33 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Portofino and La Spezia by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to La Spezia is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portofino and La Spezia. We recommend that you take a taxi to La Spezia. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portofino and La Spezia. We recommend that you take a taxi to La Spezia. instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Rapallo capolinea then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to La Spezia is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from La Spezia. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Portofino and La Spezia. The distance is around 86km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to La Spezia is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and La Spezia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train | 1h 20m | €10($10) | hourly | 65km (40 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | €150($150) | on demand | 86km (54 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €13($13) | on demand | 86km (54 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portofino and La Spezia
Bus companies
AMT Genova
Train operators
Airports near La Spezia
The following major airports near La Spezia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from La Spezia
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from La Spezia
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from La Spezia