Savona travel guide

Savona Tourism | Savona Guide

You're Going to Love Savona

With a population of 58 283, Savona is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Savona has to offer.

When to visit Savona

Savona in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Savona in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Savona

Plane

Although Savona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cuneo Levaldigi (CUF), which is located 72 km from Savona. The shortest flight to Savona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Savona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Savona to Milan takes 1h 32m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Savona Maschio is the busiest station in Savona. Another popular train station is Savona Santuario, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Savona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 142 km from Savona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Savona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Milan, the bus ride to Savona takes 177 km and will cost you around £8. From Turin, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Savona Savona Autorità Portuale, located 2.0 km from the city centre of Savona. Savona Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Savona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cuneo Levaldigi (CUF), which is located 72 km from Savona. The shortest flight to Savona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Savona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Savona to Milan takes 1h 32m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Savona Maschio is the busiest station in Savona. Another popular train station is Savona Santuario, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Savona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 142 km from Savona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Savona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Milan, the bus ride to Savona takes 177 km and will cost you around £8. From Turin, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Savona Savona Autorità Portuale, located 2.0 km from the city centre of Savona. Savona Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Savona

Airlines serving Savona

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (713 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (465 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,452 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (329 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Savona

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Savona

Most booked hotels in Savona

Hotel Miramare
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
NH Savona Darsena
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Mare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Hotel Mediterranée
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Hotel Zunino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
B&B Hotel Savona
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Savona

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Savona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.68 and £26.24. The most frequently booked car type in Savona is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Savona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.68 and £26.24. The most frequently booked car type in Savona is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.