- Must visit
Castello Brown Museum
The Historic Castle Above Portofino also functions as a small museum, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on the village and its maritime past.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bergamo to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergamo to Portofino will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Bergamo to Portofino without transferring at least once.
Autobus TRENORD 65A · Regionale TRENORD 2242+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 2242+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 2242+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 2206 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359
Regionale TRENORD 2224 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale TRENORD 2216+
Intercity 657
Regionale TRENORD 2242+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 2216+
Intercity 657
Regionale TRENORD 2242+
Intercity 887
Regionale TRENORD 2278 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bergamo to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bergamo to Portofino:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bergamo to Portofino costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $256 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bergamo to Portofino costing on average $275 (€226).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 13h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Bergamo to Portofino trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2212 · Regionale Veloce 3013+ Intercity 505 | 5:00 AM Bergamo station | 4h20 | 9:20 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2212 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 5:00 AM Bergamo station | 4h46 | 9:46 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2212 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 5:00 AM Bergamo station | 4h41 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2256 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:30 AM Bergamo station | 4h26 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2256 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 6:30 AM Bergamo station | 4h22 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2216+ Intercity 657 | 7:02 AM Bergamo station | 3h17 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2216+ Intercity 657 | 7:02 AM Bergamo station | 3h12 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2206 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 7:40 AM Bergamo station | 4h06 | 11:46 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2206 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 7:40 AM Bergamo station | 4h01 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2218+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 8:02 AM Bergamo station | 6h00 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2218+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 8:02 AM Bergamo station | 6h05 | 2:07 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 22634 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 10:18 AM Bergamo station | 3h58 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 22634 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 10:18 AM Bergamo station | 4h03 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2224 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:02 AM Bergamo station | 4h16 | 3:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2224 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:02 AM Bergamo station | 4h12 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 22638 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:18 AM Bergamo station | 4h05 | 3:23 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2226+ Intercity 669 | 12:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h17 | 4:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2226+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 12:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h39 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 22642 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 669 | 12:18 PM Bergamo station | 4h01 | 4:19 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 1727A · Regionale TRENORD 2230+ Intercity 673 | 1:01 PM Bergamo Ospedale | 5h13 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2228 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 1:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h35 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2228 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 1:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h40 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2228 · Regionale Veloce 3029+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 1:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h33 | 5:35 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2230+ Intercity 673 | 2:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h17 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2230+ Intercity 673 | 2:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h12 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 22650 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 673 | 2:18 PM Bergamo station | 4h01 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 22650 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 673 | 2:18 PM Bergamo station | 3h56 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 1731A · Regionale TRENORD 2234+ Intercity 679 | 3:01 PM Bergamo Ospedale | 5h13 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2232 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 3:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h16 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2232 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 3:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h12 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2234+ Intercity 679 | 4:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h12 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2234+ Intercity 679 | 4:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h17 | 8:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2276 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ Intercity 679 | 4:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h39 | 8:19 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2276 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ Intercity 679 | 4:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h34 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2236+ Intercity 685 | 5:02 PM Bergamo station | 4h22 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2278 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 5:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h29 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2278 · Regionale TRENORD 2378+ Intercity 685 | 5:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h44 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2278 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 5:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h33 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2238+ Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 6:02 PM Bergamo station | 5h00 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2280 · Regionale TRENORD 2379+ InterCityNotte 899 | 6:40 PM Bergamo station | 4h13 | 10:53 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 65A · Regionale TRENORD 2242+ Intercity 887 | 7:19 PM Bergamo Ospedale | 3h56 | 11:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2282 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 7:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h55 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2282 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 7:40 PM Bergamo station | 3h59 | 11:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2242+ Intercity 887 | 8:02 PM Bergamo station | 3h18 | 11:20 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2242+ Intercity 887 | 8:02 PM Bergamo station | 3h13 | 11:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bergamo to Portofino run on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 8:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
The Historic Castle Above Portofino also functions as a small museum, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on the village and its maritime past.
A Celebrated Abbey Museum in the protected bay near Portofino, known for cloisters, medieval history, and an exceptional coastal setting reached by boat or hike.
An Open-Air Contemporary Sculpture Museum set among olive trees and terraces above the harbor, featuring works by international artists with sea views.
The Iconic Harbor Square lined with pastel buildings and yachts, central to the village atmosphere and the most recognizable view in Portofino.
The Famous Waterfront Basin is ideal for strolling, photography, and watching boats come and go in one of Italy’s most glamorous seaside settings.
The Walking Path to the Lighthouse is a highly popular coastal route with viewpoints, Mediterranean vegetation, and strong social-media appeal.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally served with basil pesto, a signature flavor of the Riviera and one of the region’s most iconic dishes.
Classic Ligurian flatbread baked with olive oil and salt, prized for its crisp surface and soft interior and eaten throughout the day.
A thin, delicate focaccia filled with soft cheese, a celebrated Ligurian specialty from nearby Recco often found around Portofino.
One of Portofino’s best-known classic restaurants, serving Ligurian seafood, pasta, and regional specialties in an elegant but traditional setting.
Established harbor-side restaurant known for seafood dishes, pasta, and scenic terrace dining with a polished Portofino atmosphere.
Historic, casual trattoria in the center of Portofino, appreciated for traditional Ligurian dishes and a more relaxed local feel.
Portofino is a luxury resort. Hotels and waterfront dining are pricey, with limited budget options nearby.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if you wish.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino Railway Station, Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bergamo 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.

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