The cheapest and fastest trains from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281
S11 TRENORD 25069 · Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471
Regionale TRENORD 25201+
Intercity 657
Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 25527+
Intercity 679Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Como to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 164 km
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3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Como to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
The table below shows live departures for Como to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:36 Como | 3h38 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:21 Como | 3h52 | 21:13 Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 03:36 Como San Giovanni | 5h05 | 08:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 05:16 Como Lago | 4h36 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25021 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 05:20 Como San Giovanni | 4h32 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 114 · S13 TRENORD 24319 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 05:21 Como Borghi | 4h31 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25507 · S9 TRENORD 24923 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 05:36 Como San Giovanni | 4h16 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25201+ Intercity 657 | 06:03 Como San Giovanni | 3h11 | 09:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 25201 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 06:03 Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 10:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25203+ Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 | 07:05 Como San Giovanni | 3h59 | 11:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
S11 TRENORD 25037 · Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 09:20 Como San Giovanni | 4h41 | 14:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 09:36 Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 14:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure
Trains from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 19:46 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsIntercity, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Como and Santa Margherita Ligure 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: Como to Santa Margherita Ligure train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Como and Santa Margherita Ligure
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
- Located near the station.
- Como Caffe
- Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
- Palace Hotel
- Hotel Borgovico
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- On the ground level.
- Bus lines: C10, C30, D10
- Train lines: S11, R18, SBB Regio, SBB EC
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Villa Flori
- Albergo Firenze
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single hall with access to platforms and ticket machines.
- Bus: Line 7
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Ristorante Sociale
- Osteria del Gallo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Albergo Terminus Hotel
- Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to various towns around Lake Como
- 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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