Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre Info Point Riomaggiore
Visitor centre introducing Cinque Terre landscapes, trails and village life, useful for context before exploring Riomaggiore.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£11
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£13
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
44 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
48 m
Trains on 31 Aug
68
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Riomaggiore will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 68 trains from Portofino to Riomaggiore, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22925
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223
Regionale Veloce 3289
Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale Veloce 3285
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 48 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Riomaggiore trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h11 | 18:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22941 | 17:19 Rapallo station | 1h11 | 18:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 17:19 Rapallo station | 1h07 | 18:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 17:37 Rapallo station | 0h49 | 18:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12425 · Regionale 12239 | 18:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h37 | 19:40 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12425 · Regionale 12239 | 18:07 Rapallo station | 1h33 | 19:40 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 18:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h14 | 19:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 18:21 Rapallo station | 1h09 | 19:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 19:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 20:07 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 19:19 Rapallo station | 0h48 | 20:07 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 20:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h56 | 21:05 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 20:14 Rapallo station | 0h51 | 21:05 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12243 | 20:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h18 | 21:34 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12243 | 20:21 Rapallo station | 1h13 | 21:34 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3287 | 21:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 22:03 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3287 | 21:14 Rapallo station | 0h49 | 22:03 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12245 | 21:26 Rapallo station | 1h08 | 22:34 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 22:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h40 | 23:48 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12465 · Regionale 12247 | 22:13 Rapallo station | 1h35 | 23:48 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 23:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 0:44 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 23:40 Rapallo station | 1h04 | 0:44 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 | 0:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h53 | 2:05 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 | 0:16 Rapallo station | 1h49 | 2:05 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 12314 | 0:28 Rapallo station | 2h26 | 2:54 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 6:34 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:33 Rapallo station | 1h01 | 6:34 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3257 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h19 | 7:56 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 3257 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22902 | 6:41 Rapallo station | 1h15 | 7:56 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22904 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h14 | 8:26 Riomaggiore station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22904 | 7:28 Rapallo station | 0h58 | 8:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22906 | 7:41 Rapallo station | 1h15 | 8:56 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 9:11 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 8:03 Rapallo station | 1h08 | 9:11 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 651+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 9:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 | 8:29 Rapallo station | 1h01 | 9:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h38 | 10:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h27 | 10:26 Riomaggiore station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 9:03 Rapallo station | 1h34 | 10:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 505+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912 | 9:22 Rapallo station | 1h04 | 10:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:42 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h55 | 11:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:47 Rapallo station | 1h50 | 11:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 10:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h14 | 11:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 10:21 Rapallo station | 1h09 | 11:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 12:12 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:19 Rapallo station | 0h53 | 12:12 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h32 | 13:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924 | 12:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 13:26 Riomaggiore station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:10 Rapallo station | 1h27 | 13:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924 | 12:10 Rapallo station | 1h16 | 13:26 Riomaggiore station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 12230 | 12:38 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 14:20 Riomaggiore station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12230 | 13:03 Rapallo station | 1h17 | 14:20 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928 | 13:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h11 | 14:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22925 | 13:19 Rapallo station | 1h11 | 14:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928 | 13:19 Rapallo station | 1h07 | 14:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12381 | 14:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h34 | 15:37 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 14:08 Rapallo station | 1h29 | 15:37 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 665+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929 | 14:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 15:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929 | 14:23 Rapallo station | 1h07 | 15:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 16:03 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 15:19 Rapallo station | 0h44 | 16:03 Riomaggiore station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 | 15:25 Rapallo station | 1h01 | 16:26 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 16:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h35 | 17:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 16:08 Rapallo station | 1h29 | 17:37 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 669+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937 | 16:21 Rapallo station | 1h09 | 17:30 Riomaggiore station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Portofino to Riomaggiore run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 53m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 54 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Riomaggiore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riomaggiore trip today.
Visitor centre introducing Cinque Terre landscapes, trails and village life, useful for context before exploring Riomaggiore.
Small local exhibition space used for cultural displays and community events in the historic centre.
Interpretive area near the station presenting information on the marine protected area, local waters and coastal environment.
Short seafront path and viewpoint between rocks and harbour, popular for sunsets and classic village photographs.
Rocky harbour area with fishing boats, slipway and sea views; one of the most recognisable scenes in Riomaggiore.
Main village street lined with tall painted houses, shops and everyday local life from the station towards the harbour.
A savoury pie of rice, eggs and cheese, baked until golden. A classic Ligurian street and home food often found in the Cinque Terre.
Salted anchovies from the Ligurian coast, often served simply with oil and lemon. They reflect Riomaggiore’s long fishing tradition.
Small blue fish layered with breadcrumbs, herbs and olive oil, then baked. A humble coastal dish common in La Spezia province.
Well-known restaurant serving seafood, pasta and Cinque Terre wines, with a polished but unfussy atmosphere.
Casual spot popular for fried seafood cones, anchovies and quick Ligurian bites. Good for an informal meal by the main street.
Traditional seafood restaurant known for local fish dishes and a relaxed trattoria feel near the harbour area.
More expensive than many Italian towns due to Cinque Terre demand; hotels and dining rise in season, while local trains are manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service; taxis are usually rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Riomaggiore station -> Via Colombo, Riomaggiore
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portofino to Riomaggiore trains use the Rapallo to Riomaggiore station pair. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Riomaggiore train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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