- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 m
Trains on 19 Sept
44
Distance
2 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo 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 Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 44 trains from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure, including 44 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 2 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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 3261
Regionale Veloce 3016
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
Regionale 12436
Regionale Veloce 3096
Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3016
Intercity 684
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
Regionale 12436Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a ferry costs an average of £8.
Distance: 2 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price | £8 Average Price |
33m Average total duration Fastest 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is £0.05 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average £2.
A train is £6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Ferry takes on average 15m.
Coach takes on average 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12398 | 14:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 14:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 14:42 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12400 | 14:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 14:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 15:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 15:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 15:41 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 | 15:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 16:13 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 16:42 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12420 | 16:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 16:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 17:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 17:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 17:41 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12430 | 17:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 18:06 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 18:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 18:42 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 18:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 18:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 19:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 19:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 19:41 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 19:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 20:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 20:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 20:55 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12470 | 21:52 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12480 | 22:53 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12300 | 23:34 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 23:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 0:25 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:51 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 4:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:47 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:01 Rapallo station | 0h04 | 6:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:28 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:24 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 7:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:33 Rapallo station | 0h04 | 7:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 8:16 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:19 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:41 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12344 | 9:08 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 9:11 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12354 | 9:50 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 9:53 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:54 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12368 | 11:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 11:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12374 | 11:53 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 11:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:42 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12384 | 12:54 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 13:10 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 13:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 13:41 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12394 | 13:54 Rapallo station | 0h03 | 13:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 2 km distance in 3m.
Distance 2 km |
Average train duration 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Rapallo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rapallo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Monique, Gran Caffe Rapallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rapallo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rapallo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rapallo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rapallo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rapallo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Hotel Vesuvio, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa.
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
Free.
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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