- 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 15 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£9
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
40 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
44 m
Trains on 15 Oct
101
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Portofino will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 101 trains from La Spezia to Portofino, including 60 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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 Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034
Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356
Regionale 12316
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
Intercity 518
FRECCIAROSSA 8556
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
Regionale Veloce 3274Trains from La Spezia to Portofino run on average 90 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 55 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 33m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 90 |
Direct trains 55 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Portofino trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 23:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h52 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 23:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h52 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 23:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 0:55 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 23:27 La Spezia Centrale | 1h35 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 23:27 La Spezia Centrale | 1h28 | 0:55 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 4:25 La Spezia Centrale | 0h54 | 5:19 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 1h20 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 1h20 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 5:45 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 6:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 6:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 1h03 | 5:59 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:27 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 6:55 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12326 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 1h02 | 7:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12326 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 1h02 | 7:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12326 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 0h58 | 7:23 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 7:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 7:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 7:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 1h13 | 8:17 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 8:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 8:40 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 8:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h57 | 10:09 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 8:12 La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 8:12 La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 10:53 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 666 | 10:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h27 | 11:37 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 10:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h44 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h35 | 11:50 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 10:43 La Spezia Centrale | 0h54 | 11:37 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 10:43 La Spezia Centrale | 1h11 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 10:48 La Spezia Centrale | 1h12 | 12:00 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376 | 10:48 La Spezia Centrale | 1h25 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376 | 10:48 La Spezia Centrale | 1h25 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 12:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 13:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 13:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 13:50 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 14:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 15:50 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 674 | 14:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 14:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 14:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 15:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 15:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h16 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 510 | 15:00 La Spezia Centrale | 0h58 | 15:58 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 15:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h16 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 15:43 La Spezia Centrale | 0h40 | 16:23 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 16:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 16:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 17:50 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 16:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 16:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 680 | 16:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 16:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 16:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 17:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 18:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 18:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 18:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 18:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 19:50 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 18:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 18:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 19:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 18:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8556 | 19:27 La Spezia Centrale | 0h42 | 20:09 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:35 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:35 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:35 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 20:54 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 20:03 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 20:03 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 518 | 20:03 La Spezia Centrale | 0h41 | 20:44 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 20:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h43 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 20:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h43 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 20:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 21:51 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 20:46 La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 20:46 La Spezia Centrale | 0h46 | 21:32 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 21:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h41 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 21:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h41 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 21:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h37 | 22:52 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
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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.
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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 La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Portofino trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
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