The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa 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 Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 50 trains that leave Genoa for Santa Margherita Ligure every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 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 34 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 12451
Regionale 12461
Regionale 12371
Regionale 12411
Regionale 12361
Intercity 665
Intercity 657
Intercity 673
Intercity 679
Intercity 887Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 24 km
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1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12331 | 07:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 07:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 07:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 08:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 12356 | 07:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h12 | 09:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 657 | 08:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 09:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 09:04 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12351 | 09:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 10:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22833 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 09:29 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12359 | 09:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 10:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 10:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 11:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12367 | 10:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 11:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12371 | 11:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 12:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12386 | 11:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h46 | 12:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12039 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 11:29 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 12:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12377 | 11:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 12:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 12:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 13:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12387 | 12:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 13:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 665 | 12:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12391 | 13:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 14:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12047 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 13:29 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 14:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12397 | 13:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 14:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 13:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 14:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401 | 14:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 15:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12407 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 15:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 15:10 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 16:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12055 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 15:29 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 16:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12417 | 15:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 16:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 12430 | 16:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 16:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12421 | 16:08 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 17:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22879 | 16:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 17:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12427 | 16:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 673 | 16:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 17:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 18:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22865 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 17:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12437 | 17:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 18:40 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 18:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 19:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12447 | 18:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 19:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679 | 18:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12451 | 19:09 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 20:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12071 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 19:29 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h40 | 20:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 19:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h03 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12461 | 20:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 21:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 21:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 22:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 887 | 21:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h34 | 21:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 21:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h43 | 22:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Regionale 22820 | 04:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 05:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 04:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 05:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311 | 05:23 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 06:11 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale 12336 | 06:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 06:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 06:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 06:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 651 | 06:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 07:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 41 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 33m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Genoa and Santa Margherita Ligure from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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 Genoa and Santa Margherita Ligure
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
- 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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