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Museo del Castello Brown
Museum inside Castello Brown with furnished rooms, historic photos and exhibitions that explain Portofino’s social history.
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
2 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
2 h 59 m
Trains on 24 Sept
47
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventimiglia to Portofino will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 47 trains from Ventimiglia to Portofino, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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.
Intercity 653+
Regionale Veloce 12321
Intercity 639+
Regionale 12469
Regionale 12279+
Intercity 639+
Regionale 12469
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471
Intercity 631+
Regionale 12361
Intercity 639+
Regionale 12469
Intercity 635+
Regionale 22861
Intercity 745+
Regionale 12381
Regionale 12337The table below shows live departures for Ventimiglia to Portofino trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 653+ Regionale Veloce 12321 | 4:45 Ventimiglia station | 3h13 | 7:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12337 | 5:50 Ventimiglia station | 3h08 | 8:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12337 | 5:54 Vallecrosia station | 3h04 | 8:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 12358 | 6:37 Ventimiglia station | 3h36 | 10:13 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12255 · Regionale 12349 | 7:00 Ventimiglia station | 4h03 | 11:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12255 · Regionale 12349 | 7:05 Vallecrosia station | 3h58 | 11:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12257 · Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:20 Vallecrosia station | 3h54 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12286 · Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:39 Vallecrosia station | 3h35 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale 12369 | 8:28 Ventimiglia station | 4h09 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 8:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h41 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale 12369 | 8:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 12:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12254+ Intercity 631+ Regionale 12361 | 8:41 Vallecrosia station | 3h23 | 12:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale 12361 | 9:10 Ventimiglia station | 2h54 | 12:04 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 9:20 Vallecrosia station | 3h54 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 9:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 13:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale 12381 | 10:59 Ventimiglia station | 3h03 | 14:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 15:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12267 · Regionale 12409 | 12:28 Ventimiglia station | 4h13 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12267 · Regionale 12409 | 12:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h08 | 16:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12269 · Regionale 12419 | 13:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 17:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12269 · Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 13:33 Vallecrosia station | 3h41 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12264 · Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 13:42 Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 13:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429 | 14:28 Ventimiglia station | 4h09 | 18:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429 | 14:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 18:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12271+ Intercity 635+ Regionale 22861 | 14:33 Vallecrosia station | 3h35 | 18:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 14:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h41 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale 22861 | 15:10 Ventimiglia station | 2h58 | 18:08 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12268 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 15:42 Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 15:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 19:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449 | 16:28 Ventimiglia station | 4h13 | 20:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 16:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h36 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12275+ Intercity 681 · Intercity 679 | 16:33 Vallecrosia station | 3h41 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449 | 16:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h08 | 20:41 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Intercity 681 · Intercity 679 | 16:59 Ventimiglia station | 3h15 | 20:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12272 · Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 17:42 Vallecrosia station | 3h27 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 17:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h12 | 21:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 18:28 Ventimiglia station | 4h34 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 18:33 Vallecrosia station | 4h29 | 23:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 18:33 Vallecrosia station | 5h02 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12279+ Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 18:33 Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 22:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 19:10 Ventimiglia station | 2h55 | 22:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale 12276 · Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 887 | 19:42 Vallecrosia station | 3h33 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12276 · Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 19:42 Vallecrosia station | 3h53 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 19:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h38 | 23:35 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 887 | 19:57 Ventimiglia station | 3h18 | 23:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ventimiglia to Portofino run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 0:52 |
Last train 23:27 |
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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.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia to Portofino trains use the Ventimiglia Stazione to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Ventimiglia and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ventimiglia Stazione 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: Ristorante Marco Polo, La Grotta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ventimiglia Stazione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ventimiglia Stazione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sole Mare, Hotel Calypso, Hotel Provenza.
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