The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence 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 Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 32887:28 PM5h00Florence Santa Maria Novella12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 · Regionale Veloce 30642:28 PM3h52Florence Santa Maria Novella6:20 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 32668:50 AM3h55Florence Santa Maria Novella12:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32783:00 PM3h45Florence Santa Maria Novella6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32782:53 PM3h52Florence Santa Maria Novella6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$251One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 32889:54 PM2h34Florence Campo di Marte12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$551One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 32617:54 AM3h03Florence Campo di Marte10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$501One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+
Regionale Veloce 32825:44 PM3h14Florence Campo di Marte8:58 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$501One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 67412:28 PM3h16Florence Santa Maria Novella3:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$341One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4021+
Intercity 67010:28 AM3h16Florence Santa Maria Novella1:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m 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 Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 28m 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
Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h14 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h49 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18502 · Regionale 19390 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 7:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h36 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4015+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12372 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h28 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:54 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 3h03 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12372 | 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18283+ InterCityNotte 89020+ Regionale Veloce 3266 | 8:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h16 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h16 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h51 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h09 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h52 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18299 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18299+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18379 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h12 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 3:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h58 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h19 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19370 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h30 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h14 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4047+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h27 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h22 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h00 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3254 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h10 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758+ Intercity 657 | 2:03 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 8h11 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 7:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Florence and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $9 (€7). 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 Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 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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