The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 32737:50 AM7h24Bologna Centrale3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32616:33 AM4h24Bologna Centrale10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$241One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 32823:33 PM5h25Bologna Centrale8:58 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$241One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 327411:33 AM5h12Bologna Centrale4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$241One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale Veloce 32667:33 AM5h12Bologna Centrale12:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$241One-way2 transfers
Intercity 612 · Intercity 9957:05 PM4h15Bologna Centrale11:20 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$401One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 752+
Intercity 6575:58 AM4h16Bologna Centrale10:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$401One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+
Regionale Veloce 4043+
Intercity 6843:27 PM4h17Bologna Centrale7:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$561One-way2 transfers
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 67411:21 AM4h23Bologna Centrale3:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$401One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32616:33 AM4h24Bologna Centrale10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is $20 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $45 (€45).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€25) compared to roughly $70 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€46). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ Intercity 679 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17426+ Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 6:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h42 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612 · Intercity 995 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h15 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18251+ Intercity 658 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h24 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale 18251+ Intercity 658 | 9:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h32 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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InterCityNotte 752+ Intercity 657 | 5:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h24 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 12388 | 7:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h22 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245+ Intercity 680 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 12:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h42 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ Intercity 673 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249+ Intercity 684 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608 · Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h57 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€24) but you can travel from only $12 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€24) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 4:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsIntercity, Regionale, Italo, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $12 (€12). 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 Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Most Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Bologna Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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