The cheapest and fastest trains from La Spezia to Portofino
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
90
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 90 trains that leave La Spezia for Portofino every day 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 45 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 12242 · Regionale 12470
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 12316
Regionale 12318 · Regionale 12326
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12432
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
Intercity 518
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
Intercity 510
Regionale Veloce 3261Travel Information
Compare train and coach for La Spezia to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 £7, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 55 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
La Spezia to Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Portofino trains for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 08:57 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 08:57 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 09:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 08:57 La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 09:48 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 666 | 09:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h22 | 10:32 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 09:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 10:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 09:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h29 | 10:44 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 09:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h33 | 10:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 09:15 La Spezia Centrale | 1h33 | 10:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 09:43 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 10:44 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 09:43 La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 10:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 09:43 La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 10:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 10:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 11:37 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 10:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h03 | 11:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 10:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h03 | 11:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 11:07 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 12:45 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 11:07 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 12:49 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 11:07 La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 12:49 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 670 | 11:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 12:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 11:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 12:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 11:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 12:34 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:41 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 13:37 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:41 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 13:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:41 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 13:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 13:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 14:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 13:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 14:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 13:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h34 | 14:44 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 674 | 13:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 14:34 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 13:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 14:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 13:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 14:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 14:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h08 | 15:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 510 | 14:00 La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 14:51 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 14:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h08 | 15:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:37 La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 15:37 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:37 La Spezia Centrale | 1h04 | 15:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:37 La Spezia Centrale | 1h04 | 15:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 14:43 La Spezia Centrale | 0h40 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 15:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h40 | 16:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 15:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h36 | 16:46 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 15:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h40 | 16:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 680 | 15:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 16:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 15:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 16:34 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 15:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 16:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 17:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 17:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 17:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 17:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h34 | 18:44 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 17:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 18:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 17:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 18:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 17:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 18:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 17:38 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 18:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 17:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 18:34 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 18:27 La Spezia Centrale | 0h42 | 19:09 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 18:31 La Spezia Centrale | 1h21 | 19:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 18:31 La Spezia Centrale | 1h21 | 19:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 18:31 La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 19:46 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale 12470 | 19:03 La Spezia Centrale | 1h47 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 518 | 19:03 La Spezia Centrale | 0h41 | 19:44 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 19:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 19:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 19:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h34 | 20:46 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 19:46 La Spezia Centrale | 1h04 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 19:46 La Spezia Centrale | 1h04 | 20:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 19:46 La Spezia Centrale | 0h46 | 20:32 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 20:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h35 | 21:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 20:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h35 | 21:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 20:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h31 | 21:41 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 22:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h52 | 00:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 22:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h52 | 00:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 22:10 La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 23:55 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 17 January | |||||
Regionale 12310 | 03:27 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 04:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 03:27 La Spezia Centrale | 1h14 | 04:41 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 03:27 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 04:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 03:53 La Spezia Centrale | 1h07 | 05:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 03:53 La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 04:54 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 03:53 La Spezia Centrale | 1h07 | 05:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 04:02 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 05:25 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 04:02 La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 05:21 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 04:02 La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 05:25 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12318 · Regionale 12326 | 04:57 La Spezia Centrale | 1h27 | 06:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12318 | 04:57 La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 06:12 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12318 · Regionale 12326 | 04:57 La Spezia Centrale | 1h27 | 06:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 | 05:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 06:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 05:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 06:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 05:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 06:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 05:56 La Spezia Centrale | 0h54 | 06:50 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 06:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 07:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 06:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h13 | 07:13 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 06:00 La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 07:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 36990 | 06:12 La Spezia Centrale | 1h12 | 07:24 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 662 | 06:38 La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 07:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 06:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h58 | 07:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 06:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h54 | 07:44 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 06:50 La Spezia Centrale | 0h58 | 07:48 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from La Spezia to Portofino
Trains from La Spezia to Portofino run on average 68 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte from La Spezia to Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte trains will get you between La Spezia and Portofino from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: La Spezia to Portofino train
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in La Spezia and Portofino
- Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket.
- Luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
- Chef Express
- Moka
- Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
- There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
- Affittacamere Casa Dane
- La Siesta
- Hotel Mary
- Located inside the station near the information board.
- Bus lines: 6, 9, 17, 20, 22, 23, 28, A, C, L, S, SA, SC
- Train lines: REG, IC, FB
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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