The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
69
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 $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale Veloce 3286
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
Intercity 679
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+
Intercity 665
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
Intercity 673
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+
Intercity 687
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Intercity 669+
Regionale Veloce 3274Travel 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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 4:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 9:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 5:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 10:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ Intercity 659+ Regionale 12363 | 6:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 11:09 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 11:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 3269 | 6:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h27 | 12:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9904+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h07 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9904+ Intercity 673 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h14 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9904+ Intercity 665 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9966+ Intercity 673 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h39 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9966+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h32 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9966+ Intercity 665 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 670 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 12:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9908+ Intercity 665 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9968+ Intercity 665 | 8:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h09 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9968+ Intercity 673 | 8:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h09 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12383 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 1:07 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9912+ Intercity 665 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h14 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9972+ Intercity 673 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h09 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9972+ Intercity 665 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h09 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 19241+ Intercity 674 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 2:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 1:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9916+ Intercity 673 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h14 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9974+ Intercity 679 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h09 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9974+ Intercity 673 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 3:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 2:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 4:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9920+ Intercity 673 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9976+ Intercity 673 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h09 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9976+ Intercity 679 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h09 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245+ Intercity 680 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 4:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 3:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h17 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9924+ Intercity 673 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9978+ Intercity 679 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9978+ Intercity 673 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h09 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 5:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ Intercity 641+ Regionale 12423 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 5:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9928+ Intercity 673 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h14 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9928+ Intercity 687 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h16 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9928+ Intercity 679 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h14 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249+ Intercity 684 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 6:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 5:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608 · Intercity 679 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9932+ Intercity 679 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9982+ Intercity 687 | 2:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h11 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9982+ Intercity 679 | 2:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h09 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h47 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 7:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12443 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 7:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
8134+ Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 3287 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
8134+ Intercity 687 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
8134+ Intercity 679 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h14 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 7:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12453 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 8:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9940+ Intercity 687 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9986+ Intercity 687 | 4:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9986+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 4:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 10:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h09 | 9:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 4:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h04 | 8:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9946+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h31 | 10:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9946+ Intercity 687 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 10498+ Intercity 687 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h49 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 10:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
9948+ Intercity 687 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
9990+ Intercity 687 | 6:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h50 | 11:23 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 10:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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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 32 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:33, the last at 18:36. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 10:33 |
Last train 18:36 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Sat |
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 $23 (€19). 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 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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