The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Rome every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 380 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 51 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, coach and flight for Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome
Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 380 km
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£34 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:15 Santa Margherita Ligure | 8h35 | 17:50 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure | 6h34 | 21:49 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:06 Santa Margherita Ligure | 8h11 | 04:17 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 380 km distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 380 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome trainsFrecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Rome from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciabianca
Intercity
Frecciargento
Intercity Notte
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Italo
FAQs: Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Margherita Ligure and Rome
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Il Mulino ai Quattro Venti
- Osteria Palmira
- Near the station entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Gianicolo
- Villa Zaccardi
- Hotel Monteverde & Austria
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: FR3 line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
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