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Port guide: compare transport from Savona

Savona, Italy 15 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Savona

Port call at Savona (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to the historic centre / Piazza Sisto IV, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Cruise terminal 2 km from the centre. Port of departure/arrival for many cruises.

Porto di Savona – Terminal Crociere
Cheapest option Free Walk to the historic centre / Piazza Sisto IV
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to Savona Railway Station
Simplest option Walk to the historic centre / Piazza Sisto IV Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Easily accessible on foot
  • Taxis in front of the terminal
  • Genoa 50 km by train

Warnings

  • Few major attractions
  • Limited transport
  • Railway station 2 km from terminal

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to the historic centre / Piazza Sisto IV

Free - 10 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

The historic centre can be reached very quickly from the terminal

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

15 option(s) shown for Savona

Walk to the historic centre / Piazza Sisto IV

Piazza Sisto IV / historic centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The historic centre can be reached very quickly from the terminal

Attention point

Can be used on embarkation or stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the Palacrociere terminal is close to the centre and linked by a pedestrian bridge.

Source : Palacrociere Savona; Visit Savona;

Walk to Fortezza del Priamar

Fortezza del Priamar

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large historic site close to the terminal

Attention point

Slight climb up the fortress

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short visit from the port, with views over Savona

Source : Palacrociere Savona; ; Fortezza del Priamar

Walk to Via Paleocapa

Via Paleocapa / shopping street

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to Savona's main shopping street

Attention point

Limited tourist interest, especially for excursions

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical option for cafés, shops and short walks

Source : Palacrociere Savona; Visit Savona;

Taxi to Savona Railway Station

Savona Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast and practical with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if train booked or if baggage is bulky

Source : Palacrociere Savona; RFI; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Genova Airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi rank, subject to availability
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; advance booking recommended for a flight

Source : Aeroporto di Genova; Palacrociere Savona;

City bus to Savona Railway Station

Savona Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,70 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line 7, 7/ or 30
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical way to get to the station from the port

Attention point

Timetable and exact stop to be checked on the day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; lines 7, 7/ and 30 connect the port area and the station according to Visit Savona

Source : Visit Savona; TPL Linea; RFI

Taxi to Bergeggi

Bergeggi

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct link to the beach and coast

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return before departure, especially in high season

Source : ; TPL Welcome; services taxi locaux

VTC / private transfer to Genova Airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and direct route

Attention point

More expensive than the train and availability to be anticipated

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point at Palacrociere with the driver

Source : Aeroporto di Genova; ; opérateurs transferts privés

VTC / private transfer to Genova Piazza Principe

Genova Piazza Principe

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable to reach Genoa directly from the terminal

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for groups or luggage, price to be confirmed in advance.

Source : ; opérateurs transferts privés; Trenitalia

Walk to Savona Railway Station

Savona Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to get to the station without a taxi

Attention point

Long walks with luggage or hot weather

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; possible on foot, but bus or taxi recommended with luggage

Source : RFI; Visit Savona;

Train to Finale Ligure Marina

Finale Ligure Marina

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular regional trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy trip to the Ligurian Riviera and Finale Ligure

Attention point

Need to get to Savona station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Savona Railway Station then train to Finale Ligure Marina

Source : Trenitalia; TPL Welcome;

Tourist bus / TPL Welcome to the Riviera beaches

Bergeggi / beach and village

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Seasonal services or tourist offers according to TPL Welcome
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach a well-known seaside resort without a car

Attention point

Seasonal service or to be checked according to stopover date

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, check the TPL Welcome offer or the connection from Savona station.

Source : TPL Welcome; TPL Linea;

Train to Genova Piazza Principe

Genova Piazza Principe

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Regular regional trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A car-free trip to Genoa

Attention point

Need to reach Savona station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Savona Railway Station then train to Genova Piazza Principe

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Taxi to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 300,00 €
Estimated duration 130 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct international transfer to Nice

Attention point

Very expensive and time-consuming; traffic possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; option only if long-distance transfer required with confirmed booking

Source : Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur; ; opérateurs transferts privés

Train to Turin Porta Nuova

Torino Porta Nuova

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Regular trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Turin without a car

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover; a safe return is essential

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Savona Railway Station then take the train to Torino Porta Nuova.

Source : Trenitalia; RFI;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.