- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 43 trains that leave Chiavari for Santa Margherita Ligure on Thu, Aug 20, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 11 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 3261
Regionale 12480
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 12370
Regionale 12470
Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 12328
Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale Veloce 3016The table below shows live departures for Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:33 AM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12358 | 9:58 AM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:46 AM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12368 | 10:59 AM Chiavari station | 0h14 | 11:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12370 | 11:42 AM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12378 | 11:58 AM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:34 PM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12380 | 12:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 12:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 12:58 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:32 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12390 | 1:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 1:58 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:34 PM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12400 | 2:43 PM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 2:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 2:58 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 3:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:32 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12410 | 3:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 4:01 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:34 PM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12420 | 4:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 4:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 4:58 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 5:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:32 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12430 | 5:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 5:54 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 6:34 PM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 6:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 6:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 6:58 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 7:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 7:32 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 7:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h12 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 7:59 PM Chiavari station | 0h14 | 8:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 8:44 PM Chiavari station | 0h14 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12470 | 9:42 PM Chiavari station | 0h13 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12480 | 10:41 PM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 20 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:43 AM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:35 AM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:52 AM Chiavari station | 0h13 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:17 AM Chiavari station | 0h14 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3360 | 6:30 AM Chiavari station | 0h14 | 6:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22818 | 6:40 AM Chiavari station | 0h13 | 6:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:46 AM Chiavari station | 0h13 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:16 AM Chiavari station | 0h11 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12338 | 7:35 AM Chiavari station | 0h15 | 7:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 8:08 AM Chiavari station | 0h13 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 41 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
Town museum inside Villa Durazzo, presenting local history, period rooms, and cultural exhibitions in an elegant aristocratic residence.
Historic abbey complex with guided cultural visits to cloisters, gardens, and decorated rooms, functioning as a heritage exhibition site.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, people-watching, and views of the harbor, villas, and fishing boats.
Characterful historic center with narrow lanes, colorful facades, and everyday local life. Best explored slowly on foot.
Scenic pedestrian route toward Paraggi and Portofino, loved for cliffside sea views, coves, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
Focaccia col formaggio is Liguria’s ultra-thin cheese-filled flatbread, famed nearby in Recco and widely loved around the Gulf of Tigullio.
Pesto alla Genovese is the region’s signature basil sauce, traditionally pounded with pine nuts, Parmigiano, pecorino, garlic and olive oil.
Farinata is a baked chickpea flour pancake with olive oil, a classic Ligurian street food valued for its simple coastal tradition.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a grand villa hotel, known for elegant Ligurian seafood and polished fine-dining service.
Well-known local spot for straightforward regional cooking, including seafood, pasta and Ligurian specialties in a relaxed setting.
Historic seafront restaurant near the harbor, appreciated for classic Ligurian fish dishes, pasta and a traditional Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are higher than many Italian towns due to Riviera tourism. Hotels and dining rise in peak season, while local trains and buses stay fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Caprera, Santa Margherita Ligure
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chiavari to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Chiavari to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Chiavari and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chiavari has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Luchin, Osteria Moderna
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chiavari. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chiavari. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chiavari: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chiavari: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chiavari: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monte Rosa, Hotel Ferrari, Hotel Santa Maria.
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 options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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