- Recommended
Museo del Castello Brown
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
16 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
16 m
Trains on 20 Sept
71
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 71 trains from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino, including 70 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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 3289
Regionale Veloce 3063
Regionale 12439
Regionale 12471
Regionale 12481
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3265
Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale Veloce 3269
Regionale Veloce 3281Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 27 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 38m.
The journey is about 7m faster (38m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly £1 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 San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:40 San Teodoro (Genova) | 0h24 | 17:04 Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
Regionale 12213 | 5:10 Genova Nervi | 0h17 | 5:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:16 Genova Nervi | 0h20 | 6:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:23 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 7:11 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:47 Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 7:11 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 7:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:36 Genova Nervi | 0h22 | 7:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 651 | 7:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12335 | 8:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12335 | 8:35 Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 8:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 9:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 9:04 Genova Nervi | 0h37 | 9:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 657 | 9:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 10:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22979 | 9:58 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h46 | 10:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12345 | 9:59 Genova Nervi | 0h28 | 10:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 10:04 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22979 | 10:17 Genova Nervi | 0h27 | 10:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 10:30 Genova Nervi | 0h22 | 10:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 10:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 11:23 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 10:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 11:34 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:58 Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 11:04 Genova Nervi | 0h19 | 11:23 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12363 | 11:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 12:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 11:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12363 | 11:41 Genova Nervi | 0h28 | 12:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 12:03 Genova Nervi | 0h34 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12375 | 12:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 13:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12379 | 12:38 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 13:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12375 | 12:38 Genova Nervi | 0h23 | 13:01 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:58 Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12379 | 13:05 Genova Nervi | 0h34 | 13:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12385 | 13:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 14:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12385 | 13:39 Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 14:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 665 | 13:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h29 | 14:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12395 | 14:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h53 | 15:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12395 | 14:38 Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 15:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12399 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 15:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 14:58 Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12399 | 15:06 Genova Nervi | 0h30 | 15:36 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12405 | 15:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 16:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12405 | 15:39 Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 16:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 15:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12415 | 16:10 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 17:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12415 | 16:38 Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 17:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 16:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 16:58 Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 17:06 Genova Nervi | 0h31 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12425 | 17:08 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 18:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12425 | 17:38 Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 18:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 673 | 17:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 18:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12435 | 18:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 19:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12435 | 18:35 Genova Nervi | 0h27 | 19:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino run on average 58 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 56 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 17m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 56 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:29 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Abbey museum route presenting cloisters, historic spaces and artefacts, adding cultural depth to a visit to San Fruttuoso.
Small parish treasury display with religious objects and local devotional history linked to Portofino’s churches.
Portofino’s iconic harbour piazza lined with pastel buildings and boats; the essential place for atmosphere and photographs.
Protected coastal park with walking trails through woodland and cliffs, offering many of the area’s finest panoramas.
Small pebbly bay near the village centre, popular for clear water, relaxed views and a quieter break from the harbour.
Liguria’s thin chickpea pancake, baked until crisp at the edges. A humble street food tied to Genoa and the Riviera, often eaten hot with pepper.
Hand-twisted pasta from Liguria, traditionally dressed with basil pesto, potatoes and green beans. It is a defining Riviera first course.
A fragrant sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and olive oil. It is the signature flavour of Ligurian cooking.
Casual spot for coffee, aperitivi and light meals on the harbour. Good for people-watching and a relaxed drink with Riviera views.
Elegant seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour, known for Ligurian fish dishes and a refined setting in the heart of Portofino.
Polished waterfront dining with seafood, pasta and regional classics. A stylish choice for a longer lunch or dinner by the piazzetta.
Portofino is pricier than most Italian seaside towns, with premium hotels, costly dining and limited cheap transport or food options in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for notably good service.
Official public transport app
Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino trains use the Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare San Teodoro (Genova) and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto is 5 km from San Teodoro (Genova) city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria da Mario, Osteria della Foce
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Serafino, MarinaPlace Resort, Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center.
Genova Cornigliano is 3 km from San Teodoro (Genova) city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Cornigliano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Genova Cornigliano.
ATMs are available at Genova Cornigliano.
Available at Genova Cornigliano: Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Cornigliano: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Cornigliano.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need