1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
21 m
Trains on 18 Sept
50
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole 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 Genoa Brignole will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 50 trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole, including 44 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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 12328
Regionale 22824
Regionale 12440
Regionale 12450
Regionale 12390
Intercity 674
Intercity 680
Intercity 670
Intercity 684
Intercity 652Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole:
A coach is £0.59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Genoa Brignole take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
The journey is about 7m faster (31m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£5 vs £7). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 20:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 21:39 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 21:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h46 | 21:56 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
Regionale 12470 | 21:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h39 | 22:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12469+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 22:06 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h14 | 23:20 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
Regionale 12480 | 22:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 23:50 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3275+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 23:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 0:29 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h38 | 5:33 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h35 | 6:27 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h25 | 6:32 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22820 | 6:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h41 | 6:54 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h37 | 7:09 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3360 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h43 | 7:28 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 7:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 7:53 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h33 | 8:01 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h28 | 8:07 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12338 | 7:51 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 8:46 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h34 | 8:56 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h30 | 9:15 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12358 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 11:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h30 | 11:28 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12368 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 12:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 12:07 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
Regionale 12370 | 11:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 12:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12378 | 12:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 13:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h29 | 13:15 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12380 | 12:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 13:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 14:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 13:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h21 | 14:07 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12390 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 14:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 14:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 15:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 14:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h29 | 15:15 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12400 | 14:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 15:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 16:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 15:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h20 | 16:06 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 16:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12401+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 16:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 16:55 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
Regionale 12416 | 16:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 17:05 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 16:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h29 | 17:15 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12420 | 16:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 17:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 18:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 17:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h20 | 18:06 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12430 | 17:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 18:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 18:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 19:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 18:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h29 | 19:15 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 18:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 19:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 20:02 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 19:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h21 | 20:07 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 19:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 20:35 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h47 | 21:01 Genoa Brignole | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 518 | 20:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h01 | 21:17 Genoa Brignole | 1 change | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole run on average 40 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 12:14. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 20m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 12:14 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole 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 Genoa Brignole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genoa Brignole trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genova Piazza Principe station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Genoa Brignole train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
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