The cheapest and fastest trains from Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 26 trains that leave Riomaggiore for Santa Margherita Ligure every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 12238 · Regionale 1245018:211h33Riomaggiore station19:54Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way1 change
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 1237010:241h30Riomaggiore station11:54Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way1 change
Regionale 123104:391h11Riomaggiore station5:50Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 328219:431h15Riomaggiore station20:58Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 1239012:211h33Riomaggiore station13:54Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 327415:580h47Riomaggiore station16:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 327817:580h47Riomaggiore station18:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 327013:530h52Riomaggiore station14:45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 32619:551h02Riomaggiore station10:57Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 328823:191h09Riomaggiore station0:28Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 49 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m 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.
Live departures
Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:28 Riomaggiore station | 1h17 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12394 | 12:21 Riomaggiore station | 1h36 | 13:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:28 Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 13:53 Riomaggiore station | 0h52 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12288+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12408 | 13:58 Riomaggiore station | 1h15 | 15:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12414 | 14:21 Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 14:28 Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h47 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 16:28 Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22938 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 16:58 Riomaggiore station | 1h22 | 18:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 17:58 Riomaggiore station | 0h47 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12452 | 18:21 Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 18:28 Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 19:43 Riomaggiore station | 1h15 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 20:21 Riomaggiore station | 1h34 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3286 | 21:43 Riomaggiore station | 0h59 | 22:42 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 23:19 Riomaggiore station | 1h09 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 13 July | |||||
Regionale 12314 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 2:55 Riomaggiore station | 1h59 | 4:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:39 Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:17 Riomaggiore station | 1h14 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:49 Riomaggiore station | 1h10 | 6:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:12 Riomaggiore station | 1h09 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:22 Riomaggiore station | 1h22 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:21 Riomaggiore station | 1h52 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:55 Riomaggiore station | 1h02 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:24 Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure
Trains from Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 53m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Regionale from Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsRegionale trains will get you between Riomaggiore and Santa Margherita Ligure from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Riomaggiore and Santa Margherita Ligure
Most Riomaggiore to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Riomaggiore to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Riomaggiore station do trains to Santa Margherita Ligure leave from?
Getting to Riomaggiore from Riomaggiore city centre
Riomaggiore 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 and drink
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
Which Santa Margherita Ligure station do trains from Riomaggiore arrive at?
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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