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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 to Milan will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 21 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Milan every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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 3266 · Regionale Veloce 303212:462h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino15:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change- Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 302810:582h37Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino13:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change
- Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 302114:462h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino17:35Milan Centrale£151One-way2 changes
- Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 304418:462h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino21:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change
- Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 302114:143h21Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino17:35Milan Centrale£151One-way1 change
Intercity 68419:462h14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino22:00Milan Centrale£211One-way0 changes- Intercity 67013:462h14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino16:00Milan Centrale£211One-way0 changes
- Intercity 6526:072h18Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:25Milan Centrale£211One-way0 changes
- Intercity 68017:462h19Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino20:05Milan Centrale£211One-way0 changes
- Intercity 6587:392h21Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:00Milan Centrale£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 126 km
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Live departures
Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Intercity 670 | 13:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 16:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 14:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 14:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 17:35 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 16:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 19:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12430+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 17:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h45 | 20:40 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12438+Intercity 681 | 18:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h55 | 21:05 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 18:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 21:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Intercity 684 | 19:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 22:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 23:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12456+Intercity 639 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h41 | 22:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 7:35 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Intercity 652 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 8:25 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 22820+Intercity 653 | 6:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 9:05 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 9:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 7:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h17 | 12:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
| Intercity 658 | 7:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 10:00 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 12214+Intercity 662 | 8:22 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h33 | 10:55 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 13:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan from £4. 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 to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan
Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Rogoredo. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santa Margherita Ligure station do trains to Milan leave from?
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.
Which Milan station do trains from Santa Margherita Ligure arrive at?
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Rogoredo from Milan city centre
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo train station facilities and services
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Getting to Milano Lambrate from Milan city centre
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate train station facilities and services
Milano Lambrate 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
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