- Must visit
Villa Durazzo
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 44 trains that leave Sestri Levante for Santa Margherita Ligure every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 12440
Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale 12438
Regionale Veloce 3288
Regionale 12338
Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3258
Intercity 680
Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale Veloce 3270Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 16 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3286 | 22:24 Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 22:42 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12482 | 22:30 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 22:56 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12300 | 23:08 Sestri Levante station | 0h29 | 23:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 0:05 Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 0:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 4:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h24 | 5:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:40 Sestri Levante station | 0h25 | 6:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:05 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 6:31 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3360 | 6:21 Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 6:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22818 | 6:31 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 6:53 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 Sestri Levante station | 0h21 | 6:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:05 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 7:27 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12338 | 7:24 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 7:50 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:58 Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 8:21 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 8:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12358 | 9:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:39 Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 10:57 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12368 | 10:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 11:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12370 | 11:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 11:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12378 | 11:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 12:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 12:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12380 | 12:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 12:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 12:45 Sestri Levante station | 0h28 | 13:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 13:24 Sestri Levante station | 0h20 | 13:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12390 | 13:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 13:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 13:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 14:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 14:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 14:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12400 | 14:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 14:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 14:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 15:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 15:24 Sestri Levante station | 0h20 | 15:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 | 15:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 15:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 15:50 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 16:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 16:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 16:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12420 | 16:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 16:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 16:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 17:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 17:25 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 17:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12430 | 17:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 17:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 17:43 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 18:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 18:26 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 18:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 18:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 18:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 18:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 19:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 19:25 Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 19:44 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 19:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 19:54 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 19:47 Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 20:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 20:36 Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 20:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12470 | 21:32 Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 21:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 32 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 19m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
Historic villa museum with furnished rooms, gardens and cultural exhibitions. It offers one of the clearest looks at local aristocratic life and sea views.
Museum rooms within the abbey complex, with historic interiors and displays tied to the site’s religious and noble past. Best combined with the gardens.
A maritime-focused collection inside the castle, presenting local history linked to the coast and navigation in a compact, atmospheric setting.
The town’s palm-lined seafront promenade, ideal for an easy walk past the marina, colourful facades and views across the bay.
A scenic coastal walking route towards Portofino with Mediterranean vegetation, villas and memorable sea views. Popular with both visitors and locals.
Elegant central square facing the basilica, framed by historic buildings and everyday local life. A useful starting point for exploring the old town.
A fragrant sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino and olive oil. A defining Ligurian staple, traditionally served with pasta.
Hand-twisted Ligurian pasta traditionally paired with pesto. It is emblematic of the Riviera and closely tied to home cooking in this area.
Thin chickpea pancake baked in a wood-fired oven with olive oil. A classic Ligurian street food enjoyed for its crisp edges and simple flavour.
Elegant restaurant focused on seafood and Ligurian flavours, with a polished dining room and terrace feel.
Popular casual stop for focaccia, farinata and quick Ligurian bites, ideal for a light local lunch.
Historic seafront restaurant known for Ligurian seafood, pasta and a refined but relaxed atmosphere near the harbour.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera: hotels and seafront dining are pricier in season, while local cafés, trains and simple meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Santa Margherita Ligure
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Sestri Levante to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Sestri Levante and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sestri Levante 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 Polpo Mario, Osteria Mattana
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sestri Levante. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sestri Levante. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sestri Levante: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sestri Levante: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sestri Levante: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vis a Vis, Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Hotel Miramare.
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.
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