The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 51 trains that leave Genoa for Santa Margherita Ligure on Wed, Nov 05, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 30 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 12451
Regionale 12461
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale 12063 · Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale 12371
Intercity 665
Intercity 657
Intercity 673
Intercity 679
Intercity 687Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35m. 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 €4, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 24 km
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Regionale 22820 | 4:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 5:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 4:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 5:36 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12311 | 5:23 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 6:11 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale 12336 | 6:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 6:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 6:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 6:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale 12214 | 6:20 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 7:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651 | 6:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 7:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12331 | 7:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 7:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 7:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 8:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 8:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 8:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 8:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 9:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12351 | 9:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 10:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22833 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 9:29 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12359 | 9:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 10:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 10:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 11:04 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12367 | 10:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12371 | 11:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 12:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12386 | 11:24 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 11:24 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 12:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12377 | 11:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 12:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 12:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 1:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12387 | 12:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 1:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 12:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12391 | 1:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 2:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22849 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 1:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 2:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12397 | 1:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 2:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 12410 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 2:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 3:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12407 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 3:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 3:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 4:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 3:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 4:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12417 | 3:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 4:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 12430 | 4:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 4:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12421 | 4:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22879 | 4:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 5:08 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12427 | 4:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 4:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 5:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12063 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 5:29 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12437 | 5:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 6:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 6:07 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 7:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12447 | 6:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 7:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 6:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12451 | 7:09 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 7:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h09 | 8:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12461 | 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 9:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 9:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 10:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 9:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h30 | 10:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3275 | 9:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 10:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 879+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 10:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 11:28 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Genoa and Santa Margherita Ligure 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: Trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure

Passengers board the train most frequently from Genoa Piazza Principe, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Piazza Montano.
- Zenzero
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Galata
- Hotel Bellevue
- Hotel Helvetia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Sirenella
- Hotel Castello Miramare
- Hotel Torre Cambiaso
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via underpass
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: Regional train services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with both short-term and long-term options.
- Coffee Bar Amleto
- Ristorante Pizzeria Da Nicola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Castello Miramare
- Hotel Mediterranee
- Hotel Torre Cambiaso
- Located near the main entrance
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genoa and Savona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Parking is available near the station, but specific details are not provided.
- Blunt Beach Club
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Iris
- Hotel Tirreno
- Hotel La Capannina
- Bus: Line 15, Line 31
- Train: Regional trains
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Pazzi per la Pizza
- Trattoria Osvaldo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- AC Hotel Genova
- Gaslini vicinissimo - Casa dello Zio
- Bus: Line 17
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole
- Parking is available nearby, though not directly at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- The station is a small regional stop with basic facilities and two platforms.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genoa and surrounding areas
- 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
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