Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Sept

Cheapest price on 06 Sept

£22

Average ticket price on 06 Sept

£39

Fastest journey on 06 Sept

3 h 38 m

Average journey duration on 06 Sept

3 h 41 m

Trains on 06 Sept

46

Distance

170 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

To travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale you need to make at least one change.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
    20:094h24
    Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    0:33Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale TTPER 3943
    17:155h12
    Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    22:27Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleTRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931
    11:355h50
    Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    17:25Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19256 · Regionale TTPER 2091
    15:156h10
    Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    21:25Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
    13:156h10
    Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    19:25Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a coach costs an average of £24.

Distance: 170 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£24

Average Price

£63

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 47m

Average total duration

4h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is a train with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale:

A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £42. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 8m 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.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale train times

The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 96114:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h09
9:04 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17034:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h30
9:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+Italo89474:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h59
9:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+Italo99274:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h59
11:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+Italo99234:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h59
10:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 12213 · Regionale TTPER 19234 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17175:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h00
10:28 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 652+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 17156:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h54
10:01 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 652+Italo89476:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h47
9:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 652+Italo99276:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h47
11:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 652+Italo99236:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h47
10:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019+Italo99316:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h22
12:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019+Italo99276:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h22
11:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019+Italo99356:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h22
13:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39156:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h48
11:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+Italo99397:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h26
14:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+Italo99477:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
9h26
16:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+Italo81437:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
8h26
15:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
IntercityIntercity 658 · Intercity 6097:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h17
13:56 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 658+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 96237:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h25
12:04 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 658+RegionaleS13 TRENORD 24430+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95277:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h45
11:24 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 658+Italo99277:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h15
11:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 658+Italo99357:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h15
13:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 658+Italo99317:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h15
12:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39277:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h26
15:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale 178287:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h56
14:55 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12216+IntercityIntercity 662+Italo99398:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h34
14:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12216+IntercityIntercity 662+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95878:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h04
12:24 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12216+IntercityIntercity 662+Italo99358:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h34
13:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12216+IntercityIntercity 662+Italo99318:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h34
12:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 651+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4026+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95248:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h09
12:33 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 651+RegionaleRegionale 18511 · Regionale 178228:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h31
12:55 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12354 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39279:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h31
15:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12354+IntercityIntercity 631+Italo99399:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h00
14:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12354+IntercityIntercity 631+Italo81439:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h00
15:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12354+IntercityIntercity 631+Italo99479:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h00
16:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 657+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392710:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h09
15:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 657+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4032+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 953210:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h17
14:33 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+Italo814310:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h56
15:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 246710:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h12
16:10 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+Italo995110:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h56
17:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 954310:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h26
15:24 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+Italo994710:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h56
16:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleTRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 392911:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h50
16:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995911:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h57
19:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995111:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h57
17:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 247111:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h13
18:10 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12374 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995511:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h57
18:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995112:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
17:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995512:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h08
18:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071+Italo995912:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h08
19:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 393313:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h05
18:20 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 670 · Intercity 59913:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h16
20:02 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 670+Italo995113:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h08
17:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 670+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 964713:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h48
17:34 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 670+Italo995513:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
18:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 670+Italo995913:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h08
19:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 670+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 1741913:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h24
19:10 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 670+RegionaleS13 TRENORD 24454+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955113:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h38
17:24 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12394+IntercityIntercity 1539+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 981113:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h44
18:42 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 247514:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h02
20:16 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo995914:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h40
19:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo996314:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h40
21:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo996114:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h40
20:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 665+RegionaleRegionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393714:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h07
19:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo996114:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h08
20:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo995914:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
19:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075+Italo996314:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
7h08
21:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19256 · Regionale TTPER 209115:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h10
21:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393915:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h10
20:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401+IntercityIntercity 59615:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h27
20:42 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 674+RegionaleS13 TRENORD 24462+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955915:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h38
19:24 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 674+Italo996115:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
20:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 674+Italo995915:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h08
19:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 674+Italo996315:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
6h08
21:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 674+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 247715:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h19
21:05 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 674+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 965715:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h48
19:34 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 12414 · Regionale TTPER 209015:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h30
21:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079+Italo996316:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h37
21:54 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 209116:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
21:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 · Regionale Veloce 3079+Italo996316:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h08
21:54 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale TTPER 394317:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h12
22:27 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 680+Italo996317:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h08
21:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 680+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 956717:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
3h38
21:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
IntercityIntercity 680+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 8965117:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h34
23:20 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 12438+IntercityIntercity 681+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 957318:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h24
22:34 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12438+IntercityIntercity 681+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 8965118:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h10
23:20 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 673+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 959218:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h19
22:35 Bologna Centrale2 changes
IntercityIntercity 673+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale TTPER 395118:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
5h12
23:28 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 248520:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
4h24
0:33 Bologna Centrale1 change

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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale

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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 13:46. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 4h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
170 km
Average train duration
3h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
38
Fastest train
4h 16m
First train
2:55
Last train
13:46
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
4h 30m
Cheapest Regionale Price
£14
Regionale frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Regionale classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Food available

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£20
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Intercity classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
  • Pets (under 10kg)
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Food available
  • Pets (under 10kg)

Intercity Notte

About
Intercity Notte is an Italian train service operated by Trenitalia. It runs overnight services between major cities in Italy, making it a great option for travelers looking to save time and money. The Intercity Notte offers two types of trains: the Frecciarossa Notte and the Frecciargento Notte. The Frecciarossa Notte is the fastest train, with speeds of up to 300 km/h, while the Frecciargento Notte is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Both trains offer a range of onboard facilities, including comfortable seating, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Trenitalia offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the lounge. The most popular routes for Intercity Notte are Rome to Milan, Rome to Venice, and Milan to Venice. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Italy's most iconic cities in a convenient and comfortable way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity Notte frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 handbag and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Luggage racks above seats and at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full dining service and bar
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for disabled passengers
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Intercity Notte classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
  • Pets (under 10kg)
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Food available
  • Pets (under 10kg)
Couchette 4 - Mixed
  • Power plugs
  • Free drinks
  • Food available
  • USB Sockets
  • Luggage

FAQs: Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale covers a distance of 170 km and takes approximately 4h 16m. Trains run 38 per day.
The train distance from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is 170 km.
The first train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale leaves at 2:55.
The last train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale departs at 13:46.
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale run approximately 38 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale.
To get from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Yes, there is a night train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is by train, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale offers a scenic experience, with views of the Ligurian coastline, picturesque villages, and rolling hills as you travel inland towards the historic city of Bologna.
A day trip from S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 16m. Trains run 36 times per day over a distance of 170 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale

Most Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Santa Margherita Ligure
Arrival train stations in Bologna
S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinoPiazza Nino Bixio, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE, Italy+39 0185 287003WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre

BusSeveral lines available
FerryLine 1 to Portofino

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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