The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
170 km
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino for Bologna Centrale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.




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 prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 170 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h12 | 20:27 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h24 | 22:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 8 December | |||||
![]() | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h05 | 16:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 18:09. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 18:09 |
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 £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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