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Museo del Parco
Open-air contemporary sculpture museum in nearby Villa Durazzo park, featuring works integrated into landscaped gardens with sea views.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa 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 Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 50 trains that leave Genoa for Santa Margherita Ligure on Mon, Jun 22, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 30 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 12391
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale 12421
Regionale 12369
Regionale 12419
Intercity 673
Intercity 679
Intercity 657
Intercity 665
Intercity 687The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 665 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h29 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12395 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h53 | 3:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 2:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h42 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12399 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 3:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12405 | 3:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 4:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12415 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 4:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12419 | 4:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12425 | 5:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12435 | 6:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 7:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 6:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12439 | 6:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12445 | 7:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h56 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12449 | 7:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12455 | 8:09 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 9:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale 3287 | 8:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 8:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h08 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12465 | 9:04 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h03 | 10:07 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 10:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 10:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h30 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h43 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Intercity 652 | 5:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 6:36 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:23 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 7:11 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale 12338 | 7:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 7:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 7:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 7:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337 | 8:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 8:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 8:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 12358 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h20 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 9:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 10:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12349 | 10:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 11:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h42 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12359 | 10:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 11:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 12:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 11:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 12:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12371 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12388 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12379 | 12:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 1:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 1:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 41 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:02 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.
Open-air contemporary sculpture museum in nearby Villa Durazzo park, featuring works integrated into landscaped gardens with sea views.
Small museum inside the historic hilltop castle in nearby Portofino, combining local history, architecture, and panoramic viewpoints.
Major modern art museum in nearby Genoa Nervi with works by Italian artists, useful for travelers wanting a broader Ligurian cultural itinerary.
The town’s scenic seafront promenade, lined with palms, hotels, and harbor views; ideal for a classic walk and sunset photos.
Hiking network accessible from the town, offering panoramic paths through Mediterranean vegetation toward Portofino and hill hamlets.
Terraced gardens around Villa Durazzo with manicured greenery, viewpoints, and a refined atmosphere popular for photography.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally served with basil pesto, often with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the signature dishes of the Riviera di Levante.
Classic Ligurian flatbread with olive oil and salt, eaten throughout the day. In Santa Margherita Ligure it is a staple snack from bakeries and bars.
Very thin baked focaccia filled with soft cheese, a celebrated specialty of nearby Recco and widely enjoyed along this coast.
Well-known restaurant near the center serving refined Ligurian cuisine, pasta, and seafood in an elegant long-running setting.
Established seafood restaurant on the waterfront, known for classic Ligurian fish dishes and a polished traditional atmosphere.
Traditional trattoria appreciated for local recipes, pasta, and fish, with a warm and informal atmosphere.
Prices are above average for Italy, especially in peak season. Hotels and waterfront dining cost more than in inland towns.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis is enough.
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