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Museo del Castello Brown
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Trains from Bonassola to Portofino run on average 15 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 42m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Abbey museum route presenting cloisters, historic spaces and artefacts, adding cultural depth to a visit to San Fruttuoso.
Small parish treasury display with religious objects and local devotional history linked to Portofino’s churches.
Portofino’s iconic harbour piazza lined with pastel buildings and boats; the essential place for atmosphere and photographs.
Protected coastal park with walking trails through woodland and cliffs, offering many of the area’s finest panoramas.
Small pebbly bay near the village centre, popular for clear water, relaxed views and a quieter break from the harbour.
Liguria’s thin chickpea pancake, baked until crisp at the edges. A humble street food tied to Genoa and the Riviera, often eaten hot with pepper.
Hand-twisted pasta from Liguria, traditionally dressed with basil pesto, potatoes and green beans. It is a defining Riviera first course.
A fragrant sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and olive oil. It is the signature flavour of Ligurian cooking.
Casual spot for coffee, aperitivi and light meals on the harbour. Good for people-watching and a relaxed drink with Riviera views.
Elegant seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, known for Ligurian fish dishes and a refined setting in the heart of Portofino.
Polished waterfront dining with seafood, pasta and regional classics. A stylish choice for a longer lunch or dinner by the piazzetta.
Portofino is pricier than most Italian seaside towns, with premium hotels, costly dining and limited cheap transport or food options in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for notably good service.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta, Portofino
The most popular day trips by train from Portofino are Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Genoa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Portofino on Omio.

Santa Margherita Ligure is a stylish seaside town on the Ligurian coast, known for its pastel harbourfront and lively marina. It blends Riviera elegance with a relaxed local feel and is a handy base for visiting Portofino and nearby coves.

Rapallo is a Ligurian seaside town known for its pastel waterfront, palm-lined promenade and relaxed Riviera character. Its small historic centre, marina and hilltop sanctuary give it a traditional resort feel on the Gulf of Tigullio.

Camogli is a small Ligurian fishing town known for pastel waterfront houses and a pebbly beach. Its harbour, seafood culture and steep lanes give it a relaxed, lived-in Riviera character.

Sestri Levante is a Ligurian seaside town known for the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales. Pastel houses, a compact old centre and a fishing heritage give it a calm, elegant character.

Genoa is a historic Ligurian port known for its maritime past, grand palaces and maze-like old town. Its busy harbour, seafood culture and weathered elegance give the city a distinctly seafaring feel.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 27m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonassola to 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bonassola to Portofino trains use the Bonassola to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Bonassola and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bonassola has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Osteria Antica Guetta, Ristorante Perballe
Ticket office support is available at Bonassola.
Available at Bonassola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonassola: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonassola: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel delle Rose, Hotel Villa Belvedere, Hotel Pensione Moderna.
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