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Villa Durazzo - Pinacoteca
Historic villa with decorated interiors and art collections. It combines noble residence rooms, gardens, and paintings, making it one of the town’s most atmospheric cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Forte dei Marmi 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 Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure without transferring at least once.
Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480
Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 · Regionale 12430
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale 19372 · Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale 18446+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale 19354+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 19378+
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+
Regionale 12470
Regionale 19374+
Intercity 518+
Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale 18367+
Intercity 674Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Intercity.
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 Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18391+ Intercity 658 | 5:19 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h18 | 7:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 6:00 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h21 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 2594+ Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 6:29 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h15 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 6:58 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 3h15 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:51 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h06 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19351+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376 | 8:59 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 3h14 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19351+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 8:59 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h55 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 11:38 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h06 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 11:38 AM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 3h07 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19342 · Regionale 19344 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:09 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h36 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 1:09 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h45 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18367+ Intercity 674 | 1:38 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h06 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:38 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h07 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 · Regionale 12430 | 3:06 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h48 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19354+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:06 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 1h39 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 3:38 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h06 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:38 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h07 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18446+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:08 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 1h37 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18381+ Intercity 684 | 5:38 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h06 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19372 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:18 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h40 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19374+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:07 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 1h51 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 7:07 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h48 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 8:05 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h51 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19378+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 8:05 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 1h50 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 10:15 PM Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta | 2h13 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Forte dei Marmi to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 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.
Historic villa with decorated interiors and art collections. It combines noble residence rooms, gardens, and paintings, making it one of the town’s most atmospheric cultural visits.
Monumental abbey complex near Santa Margherita Ligure with historic cloisters, gardens, and preserved interiors. It functions partly as a heritage visit with strong artistic interest.
Hilltop castle museum above nearby Portofino with furnished rooms, historic displays, and panoramic terraces. A popular cultural stop often paired with a coastal day trip from town.
The palm-lined seafront promenade is the town’s classic walking area, ideal for harbor views, pastel facades, and the relaxed Riviera atmosphere.
Trail access area for hikes toward Portofino and panoramic points above the sea. It is especially popular with active travelers and scenic-content creators.
The coastal walking route toward Portofino is one of the area’s most rewarding scenic experiences, with sea views and glamorous Riviera appeal throughout.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally served with basil pesto, often with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the signature flavors of the Riviera.
Classic Ligurian flatbread baked with olive oil and salt. In Santa Margherita Ligure it is a staple breakfast or snack and a defining regional specialty.
Very thin focaccia filled with fresh soft cheese, originating nearby in Recco. It is one of the most iconic specialties of the Gulf of Tigullio.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long-standing reputation for elegant service, quality ingredients, and polished coastal dining.
Established traditional trattoria known for Ligurian cooking, fresh fish, and a relaxed local feel close to the center.
Well-known seafront restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure, appreciated for Ligurian seafood dishes, pasta, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are high in peak season, especially for hotels and seafront dining. Cafes and casual spots are more manageable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino Station, Santa Margherita Ligure -> Santa Margherita Ligure Center, Santa Margherita Ligure
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