The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Genoa on Wed, Nov 05, 5 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 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 57 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.










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Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28m. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 24 km
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€5 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m 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
Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0h51 | 4:46 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0h40 | 5:26 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0h57 | 7:11 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0h47 | 8:44 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Genoa 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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa

Passengers board the train most frequently from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Genoa Piazza Principe, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure to Genoa
- 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 - 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
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