The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
79
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1704 · Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale Veloce 328616:406h02Bologna Centrale22:42Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£211One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 328215:335h25Bologna Centrale20:58Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£211One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 327813:335h12Bologna Centrale18:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£211One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 327411:335h12Bologna Centrale16:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£211One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 328819:334h55Bologna Centrale0:28Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£211One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
Intercity 67314:363h38Bologna Centrale18:14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£561One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
Intercity 67916:363h38Bologna Centrale20:14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£541One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+
Intercity 66510:363h40Bologna Centrale14:16Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£641One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+
Intercity 68719:363h41Bologna Centrale23:17Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£511One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Intercity 669+
Regionale Veloce 327412:513h54Bologna Centrale16:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£671One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 170 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 12:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9924+ Intercity 673 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 · Regionale TTPER 2472+ Intercity 673 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 5h04 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9978+ Intercity 673 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9978+ Intercity 679 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9928+ Intercity 679 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h08 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 673 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 687 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 9h11 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249 · Regionale 94106 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 20:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 14:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 608 · Intercity 679 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h10 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18522+ Intercity 684 | 15:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9932+ Intercity 679 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9982+ Intercity 679 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9982+ Intercity 687 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h06 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h19 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
8134+ Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
8134+ Intercity 679 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
8134+ Intercity 687 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h11 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 6h08 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 16:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9940+ Intercity 687 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 687 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h06 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h45 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482+ Intercity 687 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h27 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 17:51 Bologna Centrale | 4h04 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9946+ Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h56 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9946+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9946+ Intercity 687 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S13 TRENORD 24371+ Intercity 687 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9948+ Intercity 687 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9990+ Intercity 687 | 19:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 19:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h55 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 19:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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InterCityNotte 754+ Intercity 657 | 5:35 Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9574+ Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12369 | 7:31 Bologna Centrale | 5h06 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 7:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 665 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Regionale Veloce 3085 · Regionale 12375 | 7:51 Bologna Centrale | 5h10 | 13:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9904+ Intercity 665 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9904+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9904+ Intercity 673 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 10h08 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9966+ Intercity 673 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 9h33 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9966+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9966+ Intercity 665 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9908+ Intercity 665 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h10 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9968+ Intercity 665 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9968+ Intercity 673 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h03 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 9:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12385 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 14:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9912+ Intercity 665 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9972+ Intercity 673 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9972+ Intercity 665 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9916+ Intercity 673 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9974+ Intercity 679 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h03 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9974+ Intercity 673 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
9920+ Intercity 673 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h08 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9976+ Intercity 673 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
9976+ Intercity 679 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245+ Intercity 680 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 18:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 16:33 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsIntercity, Regionale, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Most Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Bologna Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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