The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m 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, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 6h25 | 18:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 18:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
![]() | 04:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 08:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 14:40. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 03:28 |
Last train 14:40 |
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 £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity Notte
Frecciarossa
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino
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