The cheapest and fastest trains from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 05
22
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como San Giovanni 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 Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 22 trains from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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 TRENORD 25503 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 123394:36 AM5h05Como San Giovanni9:41 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327310:36 AM4h38Como San Giovanni3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 1241912:36 PM5h01Como San Giovanni5:37 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 124392:36 PM5h04Como San Giovanni7:40 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale Veloce 3067 · Regionale Veloce 30977:06 AM4h17Como San Giovanni11:23 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25527+
Intercity 6794:36 PM3h38Como San Giovanni8:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$311One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25507+
Intercity 6576:36 AM3h38Como San Giovanni10:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$361One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25523+
Intercity 6732:36 PM3h38Como San Giovanni6:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$311One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25503+
Intercity 6514:36 AM3h46Como San Giovanni8:22 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$261One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25509+
Intercity 659+
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30057:36 AM3h58Como San Giovanni11:34 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$371One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 24m 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
Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 25531+ Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 6:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h26 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 6:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h59 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 4:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 5h05 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25503+ Intercity 651 | 4:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 3h46 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 5:20 AM Como San Giovanni | 5h32 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25507+ Intercity 657 | 6:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 3h38 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25023 · Regionale Veloce 3097 | 6:50 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h33 | 11:23 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale Veloce 3067 · Regionale Veloce 3097 | 7:06 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h17 | 11:23 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 7:06 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h28 | 11:34 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509+ Intercity 659+ TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 7:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 3h58 | 11:34 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25027 · Regionale Veloce 3085 · Regionale 12375 | 7:50 AM Como San Giovanni | 5h11 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25517+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 11:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h08 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 12:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 5h01 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25519+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h09 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25521+ Intercity 641+ Regionale 12425 | 1:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h26 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439 | 2:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 5h04 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25523+ Intercity 673 | 2:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 3h38 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25525+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12445 | 3:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h25 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3077 · Regionale 12465 | 4:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 5h31 | 10:07 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527+ Intercity 679 | 4:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 3h38 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25529+ Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 5:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h19 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 16:36. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 4:36 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale from Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsIntercity, Regionale trains will get you between Como San Giovanni and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $25. 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 Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como San Giovanni 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 Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Most Como San Giovanni to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Como San Giovanni 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 Como S. Giovanni from Como city centre
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni train station facilities and services
Como S. Giovanni 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: Como Caffe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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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