- 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 on Sep 14
$21
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$28
Fastest journey on Sep 14
3 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
3 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 14
24
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como 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 Como to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+
Intercity 687
Regionale TRENORD 25503 · Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale TRENORD 25515 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale TRENORD 25519 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419
Regionale TRENORD 25523+
Intercity 673
Regionale TRENORD 25507+
Intercity 657
Regionale TRENORD 25527+
Intercity 679
Regionale TRENORD 25503+
Intercity 651
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 25523+
Intercity 673Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Como to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $0.95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 2h 44m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Como to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 3015 | 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 | |
Regionale TRENORD 25201 · Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 7:03 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25509+ Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 | 7:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h28 | 12:04 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+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 12:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h05 | 4:41 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 25521+ Intercity 641+ Regionale 12421 | 1:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h26 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 25523+ Intercity 673 | 2:16 PM Como Lago | 3h58 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 150 · Regionale TRENORD 25523+ Intercity 673 | 2:21 PM Como Borghi | 3h53 | 6:14 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 25523 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 2:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25525+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 3:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h25 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527+ Intercity 679 | 4:16 PM Como Lago | 3h58 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 160 · Regionale TRENORD 25527+ Intercity 679 | 4:21 PM Como Borghi | 3h53 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25527 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 4:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h33 | 9:09 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 | |
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 | |
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 176 · Regionale TRENORD 25533+ Intercity 687 | 7:21 PM Como Borghi | 3h56 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Como to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 Como 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 Como to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Como S. Giovanni to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Como and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago 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 Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
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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