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Villa Durazzo
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa 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 Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure.
The table below shows live departures for Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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796+ 12310 | 3:26 Pisa Centrale | 2h24 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19386 · 12214 | 5:25 Pisa Centrale | 2h56 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
658 | 5:42 Pisa Centrale | 1h55 | 7:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
19330 · 12218 · 12356 | 6:23 Pisa Centrale | 3h50 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
662+ 3258 | 6:42 Pisa Centrale | 2h02 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19388 · 3261 | 8:18 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
8588+ 3261 | 8:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
666+ 12370 | 8:55 Pisa Centrale | 2h59 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
794+ 12376 | 9:24 Pisa Centrale | 2h49 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
8606+ 12370 | 9:44 Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19346 · 12230 · 12410 | 12:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h20 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
674 | 13:39 Pisa Centrale | 2h05 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
510+ 12416 | 13:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h29 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
18371 · 3274 | 14:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19354 · 12234 · 12430 | 14:33 Pisa Centrale | 3h21 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
8616+ 3274 | 14:52 Pisa Centrale | 1h53 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
18373+ 680 | 15:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h38 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
18377 · 3278 | 16:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
684 | 17:42 Pisa Centrale | 2h02 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
19372 · 3282 | 17:48 Pisa Centrale | 3h10 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19374 · 12242 · 12470 | 18:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h21 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
518+ 3282 | 19:03 Pisa Centrale | 1h55 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
19378 · 12244 · 12480 | 19:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h22 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
19382 · 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 21:40 Pisa Centrale | 3h22 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
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Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
Museum rooms within the abbey complex, with historic interiors and displays tied to the site’s religious and noble past. Best combined with the gardens.
A maritime-focused collection inside the castle, presenting local history linked to the coast and navigation in a compact, atmospheric setting.
The town’s palm-lined seafront promenade, ideal for an easy walk past the marina, colourful facades and views across the bay.
A scenic coastal walking route towards Portofino with Mediterranean vegetation, villas and memorable sea views. Popular with both visitors and locals.
Elegant central square facing the basilica, framed by historic buildings and everyday local life. A useful starting point for exploring the old town.
A fragrant sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and olive oil. A defining Ligurian staple, traditionally served with pasta.
Hand-twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto. It is emblematic of the Riviera and closely tied to home cooking in this area.
Thin chickpea pancake baked in a wood-fired oven with olive oil. A classic Ligurian street food enjoyed for its crisp edges and simple flavour.
Elegant restaurant focused on seafood and Ligurian flavours, with a polished dining room and terrace feel.
Popular casual stop for focaccia, farinata and quick Ligurian bites, ideal for a light local lunch.
Historic seafront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, pasta and a refined but relaxed atmosphere near the harbour.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera: hotels and seafront dining are pricier in season, while local cafés, trains and simple meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Santa Margherita Ligure
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Most Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Pisa Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Pisa and Santa Margherita Ligure 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.
Pisa San Rossore is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Public transport options include:
Pisa San Rossore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante pizzeria, SushiKing, Ristorante Cinese Oriente
The ticket office is open 24/7.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Parking, WC.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa San Rossore: Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
Nearby hotels include Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany, Le Cascine, Camping Village Torre Pendente.
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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