- Recommended
Museo del Castello Brown
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£6
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
27 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
28 m
Trains on 16 Oct
50
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Portofino will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 50 trains from Genoa to Portofino, including 36 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
Regionale 12401
Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale 12311
Regionale 12381
Regionale 12447
Intercity 673
Intercity 657
Intercity 679
Intercity 665
Intercity 687Trains from Genoa to Portofino run on average 44 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 27m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Portofino trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12371 | 12:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 13:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12386 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 13:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12377 | 12:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 13:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 13:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 14:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12387 | 13:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 14:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 665 | 13:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h29 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12391 | 14:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 15:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 14:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h42 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12397 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 15:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 14:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401 | 15:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 16:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12407 | 15:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 16:10 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 17:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 16:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12417 | 16:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 12430 | 17:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12421 | 17:08 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 18:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 17:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 18:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12427 | 17:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 18:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 673 | 17:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 18:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 19:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22865 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 18:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12437 | 18:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 19:40 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 19:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 20:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12447 | 19:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 20:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679 | 19:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12451 | 20:09 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 21:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 20:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 20:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h08 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12461 | 21:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 22:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 22:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 887 | 22:43 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h32 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3275 | 22:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h43 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Intercity 652 | 5:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 6:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 5:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 6:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:23 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 7:11 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8551+ Regionale 12336 | 7:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 7:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 7:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 651 | 7:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12331 | 8:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 8:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 8:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 9:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 12356 | 8:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h20 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 657 | 9:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 10:04 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12351 | 10:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 11:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h42 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12359 | 10:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 11:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 11:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 12:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12367 | 11:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
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.
Official public transport app
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 Genoa 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 Genoa to Portofino trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Pegli is 9 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Pegli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Coffee Bar Amleto, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Nicola
Ticket office support is available at Genova Pegli. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Genova Pegli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Pegli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Pegli: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Castello Miramare, Hotel Mediterranee, Hotel Torre Cambiaso.
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