The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence 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 Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Florence for Santa Margherita Ligure every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.
11:533h52Florence15:45Santa Margherita Ligure£181One-way0 changes
15:284h24Florence19:52Santa Margherita Ligure£191One-way0 changes
14:535h05Florence19:58Santa Margherita Ligure£191One-way0 changes
17:254h58Florence22:23Santa Margherita Ligure£571One-way0 changes
11:533h52Florence15:45Santa Margherita Ligure£181One-way0 changes
15:284h24Florence19:52Santa Margherita Ligure£191One-way0 changes
17:254h58Florence22:23Santa Margherita Ligure£571One-way0 changes
14:535h05Florence19:58Santa Margherita Ligure£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 175 km
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 17:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 17:44 Florence Campo di Marte | 3h14 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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 687 | 18:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h22 | 23:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 20:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h00 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 21:54 Florence Campo di Marte | 2h34 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
![]() | 11:53 Florence | 3h52 | 15:45 Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
Trains from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence 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: Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence and Santa Margherita Ligure
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 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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