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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£26
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£36
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
4 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
4 h 58 m
Trains on 31 Aug
19
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome 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 Rome will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 12391+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
Regionale 12361+
FRECCIABIANCA 8613
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Regionale Veloce 3277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
Regionale 12251+
InterCityNotte 799
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Regionale 12361+
FRECCIABIANCA 8613
Regionale 12391+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
Regionale Veloce 3277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
Intercity 673+
FRECCIARGENTO 8591Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a coach costs an average of £37.
Distance: 380 km
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 12251+ InterCityNotte 799 | 0:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h31 | 5:43 Rome Ostiense | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
![]() | 23:03 Santa Margherita Ligure | 5h40 | 4:43 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h20 | 10:15 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h11 | 15:48 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h43 | 11:55 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h21 | 13:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h34 | 14:33 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h33 | 19:48 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h58 | 17:03 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 18:03 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h39 | 19:25 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+ Intercity 597 | 13:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h52 | 21:07 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 13:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h25 | 19:40 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 14:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h18 | 21:36 Rome Ostiense | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12391+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 15:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h01 | 20:03 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h15 | 21:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h33 | 21:48 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 380 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 380 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Ostiense. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Rome 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.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense 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 options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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