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Museo del Castello Brown
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
4 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
4 h 11 m
Trains on 23 Oct
1
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piacenza to Portofino will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 1 trains from Piacenza to Portofino, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 91 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.


Trains from Piacenza to Portofino run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 21:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Piacenza to Portofino.
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza to Portofino trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10450+ Intercity 651 | 5:09 Piacenza station | 3h18 | 8:27 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10450+ Intercity 651 | 5:09 Piacenza station | 3h13 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10450+ Intercity 651 | 5:17 San Nicolo' | 3h05 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2064 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 5:54 Piacenza station | 3h47 | 9:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2064 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 5:54 Piacenza station | 3h52 | 9:46 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2064 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:02 San Nicolo' | 3h39 | 9:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:41 San Nicolo' | 4h11 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2066+ Intercity 657 | 6:41 San Nicolo' | 3h33 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10495+ Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:51 San Nicolo' | 4h06 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10495 · Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:51 San Nicolo' | 4h01 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:00 Piacenza station | 3h53 | 10:53 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 657 | 7:03 Piacenza station | 3h11 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 657 | 7:03 Piacenza station | 3h16 | 10:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale Veloce 3015+ Intercity 657 | 7:07 Piacenza station | 3h12 | 10:19 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 7:07 Piacenza station | 3h49 | 10:56 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale Veloce 3015+ Intercity 657 | 7:07 Piacenza station | 3h07 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 7:07 Piacenza station | 3h45 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:13 Piacenza station | 3h40 | 10:53 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:13 Piacenza station | 3h44 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:10 Piacenza station | 3h08 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:10 Piacenza station | 3h04 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:18 Piacenza station | 3h23 | 11:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale 12359 | 8:18 San Nicolo' | 3h23 | 11:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:18 Piacenza station | 3h28 | 11:46 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:18 San Nicolo' | 2h56 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Intercity 511 | 8:18 Piacenza station | 4h43 | 13:01 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 665 | 9:50 Piacenza station | 4h31 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 665 | 9:50 Piacenza station | 4h26 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 9:50 Piacenza station | 4h17 | 14:07 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 9:50 Piacenza station | 4h12 | 14:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 11:17 Piacenza station | 3h49 | 15:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 11:17 Piacenza station | 3h44 | 15:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3023+ Intercity 665 | 11:19 Piacenza station | 3h02 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3023+ Intercity 665 | 11:19 Piacenza station | 2h57 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale Veloce 2363+ Intercity 665 | 11:25 San Nicolo' | 2h51 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2076 · Regionale Veloce 3023 · Regionale 12391 | 11:25 San Nicolo' | 3h36 | 15:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:50 Piacenza station | 3h33 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:50 Piacenza station | 3h24 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:50 Piacenza station | 3h28 | 15:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10866 · Regionale TRENORD 2325+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 12:07 Piacenza station | 3h16 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494+ Intercity 669 | 13:27 Piacenza station | 2h52 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494 · Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 13:27 Piacenza station | 3h40 | 17:07 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12407 | 13:27 Piacenza station | 3h14 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494 · Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 13:27 Piacenza station | 3h34 | 17:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12407 | 13:35 San Nicolo' | 3h06 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10494 · Regionale Veloce 3027 · Regionale 12411 | 13:35 San Nicolo' | 3h26 | 17:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 14:09 Piacenza station | 3h05 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 14:09 Piacenza station | 3h09 | 17:18 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 14:09 Piacenza station | 5h09 | 19:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 14:09 Piacenza station | 5h05 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2082+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 14:09 Piacenza station | 3h26 | 17:35 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 14:17 San Nicolo' | 2h57 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10872 · Regionale Veloce 3031 · Regionale 12431 | 15:07 Piacenza station | 3h55 | 19:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10872 · Regionale Veloce 3031 · Regionale 12431 | 15:07 Piacenza station | 4h00 | 19:07 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10872+ Intercity 673 | 15:07 Piacenza station | 3h12 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10872+ Intercity 673 | 15:07 Piacenza station | 3h07 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 15:50 Piacenza station | 3h24 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 15:50 Piacenza station | 3h28 | 19:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 472A+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 15:51 San Nicolo' | 4h10 | 20:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10874+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 16:07 Piacenza station | 3h54 | 20:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10874+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 16:07 Piacenza station | 3h59 | 20:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496 · Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12451 | 17:27 Piacenza station | 3h34 | 21:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 17:27 Piacenza station | 2h52 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 17:27 Piacenza station | 2h47 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496 · Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12451 | 17:27 Piacenza station | 3h39 | 21:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 17:35 San Nicolo' | 2h39 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10496 · Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale 12451 | 17:35 San Nicolo' | 3h26 | 21:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 17:50 Piacenza station | 3h19 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 17:50 Piacenza station | 3h23 | 21:13 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10878+ Intercity 685 | 18:07 Piacenza station | 3h17 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10878+ Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 18:07 Piacenza station | 3h48 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2092 · Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 19:19 Piacenza station | 3h43 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2092 · Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 19:19 Piacenza station | 3h47 | 23:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2092+ Intercity 689+ InterCityNotte 899 | 19:19 Piacenza station | 3h34 | 22:53 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2092 · Regionale Veloce 3039 · Regionale 12471 | 19:27 San Nicolo' | 3h35 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10480 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 19:43 San Nicolo' | 3h52 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 19:50 Piacenza station | 3h45 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 19:50 Piacenza station | 3h49 | 23:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 10498+ Intercity 887 | 20:27 Piacenza station | 2h48 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10498+ Intercity 887 | 20:27 Piacenza station | 2h53 | 23:20 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10498+ Intercity 887 | 20:35 San Nicolo' | 2h40 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza 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 Piacenza to Portofino trains use the Piacenza to station pair. Use this guide to compare Piacenza and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Piacenza 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: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
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