
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 14 m
Trains on 18 Sept
28
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 18381 · Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale 18795+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 3288
Regionale Veloce 4043+
Intercity 684
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674
Regionale Veloce 4039+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale Veloce 4033+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3274Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £37.
Distance: 174 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 7:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h26 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18745+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:34 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h23 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18357+ InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale 12378 | 7:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h20 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h53 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 8:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h26 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 8:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 14:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 9:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h21 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h16 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 13:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 13:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 13:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h51 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 14:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 15:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4039+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 15:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18381 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 15:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h05 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 16:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h30 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 16:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h16 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 17:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4047+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 18:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h27 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 887 | 18:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h20 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18795+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h40 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3360 | 0:40 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h04 | 6:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 4:30 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h14 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h57 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 16:28. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 16:28 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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.

Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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 options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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 options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
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Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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