
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 51 m
Trains on 18 Sept
29
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 29 trains from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 3288
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+
Regionale 12470
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278
FRECCIABIANCA 8630+
Regionale 12300
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 3288
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3274
Intercity 658
Intercity 518+
Regionale Veloce 3282Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 118 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:18 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 8:55 Pisa Centrale | 2h59 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale 12378 | 9:24 Pisa Centrale | 2h49 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 9:48 Pisa Centrale | 2h06 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 12:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h20 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674 | 13:39 Pisa Centrale | 2h05 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 13:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h29 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 · Regionale 12430 | 14:33 Pisa Centrale | 3h21 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:52 Pisa Centrale | 1h53 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 15:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h38 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:56 Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 17:42 Pisa Centrale | 2h02 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19372 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 17:48 Pisa Centrale | 3h10 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 18:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h21 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:03 Pisa Centrale | 1h55 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 19:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h22 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 19:56 Pisa Centrale | 1h59 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 21:40 Pisa Centrale | 3h22 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 22:43 Pisa Centrale | 2h19 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3360 | 4:27 Pisa Centrale | 2h17 | 6:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 5:25 Pisa Centrale | 2h56 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 | 5:42 Pisa Centrale | 1h55 | 7:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 6:23 Pisa Centrale | 3h50 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 6:42 Pisa Centrale | 2h02 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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Trains from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:54, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 2:54 |
Last train 20:43 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pisa Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Pisa Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Pisa Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
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Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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