The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 32 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Milan on Sun, Dec 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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 Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12060 · Regionale Veloce 3079
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044
Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034
Intercity 670
Intercity 674
Intercity 684
Intercity 680
Intercity 652Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 126 km
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Live departures
Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 3:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h43 | 6:38 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 4:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 7:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 5:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 7:28 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 8:38 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 6:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h21 | 11:49 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 | 6:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h24 | 9:03 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216+ Intercity 662 | 7:20 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h38 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale 12032 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h43 | 11:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12352+ Intercity 631 | 8:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h05 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 11:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 12:38 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 9:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h23 | 12:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666 | 10:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h43 | 12:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12372+ Intercity 745 | On time 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h01 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h58 | 1:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale Veloce 3071 | 11:46 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 2:38 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 2:58 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12392 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 12:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 3:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12392+ Intercity 1539 | 12:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 3:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3075 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 4:38 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12412+ Intercity 635 | 2:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 5:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 5:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12060 · Regionale Veloce 3079 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 6:38 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h17 | 7:03 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12432 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:53 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 7:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12432+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 4:53 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 7:43 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12432+ Intercity 681 | 4:53 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h10 | 8:03 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h35 | 8:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 8:38 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 8:58 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452+ Intercity 639 | 6:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 9:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12452 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 9:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h24 | 10:38 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h05 | 10:21 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan from €5. 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 Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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 Milan Centrale, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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