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Villa Durazzo - Pinacoteca e Musei
Historic villa complex with art collections, period interiors, and decorative rooms. It combines museum spaces with one of the town’s most elegant cultural settings.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 26 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Santa Margherita Ligure on Tue, Jun 09, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275
Intercity 887
Intercity 665
Intercity 657
Intercity 673
Intercity 679Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m 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 Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
The journey is about 8m faster (2h 19m by train vs 2h 27m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $52 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 669+ Regionale 12407 | 1:55 PM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12417 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h12 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 641+ Regionale 12421 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 3h02 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 4:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h06 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h44 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12470 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h00 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 689+ Regionale 12471 | 7:55 PM Milan Centrale | 3h07 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h10 | 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h07 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Intercity 651 | 6:00 AM Milan Centrale | 2h22 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3013 · Regionale 12339 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3015 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h27 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 7:55 AM Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12359 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h16 | 11:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3017 · Regionale 12377 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h16 | 1:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ Regionale 12361 | 8:53 AM Milan Centrale | 3h11 | 12:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2018 · Regionale Veloce 2125 · Regionale 12387 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 5h26 | 2:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665 | 12:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h49 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Intercity 674 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h44 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 8:10 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.
Historic villa complex with art collections, period interiors, and decorative rooms. It combines museum spaces with one of the town’s most elegant cultural settings.
Historic abbey complex near Santa Margherita Ligure with important art, architecture, and gardens. Visits are limited and typically require advance booking on the official site.
Historic house museum above Portofino with furnished interiors and commanding views. Often visited together with Santa Margherita Ligure as a classic day-trip cultural stop.
The classic seafront promenade lined with palms, hotels, and views across the bay. It is the essential walk in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Scenic bay between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, known for its clear water and glamorous coastal setting. Extremely popular in photos and summer visits.
Protected coastal park with panoramic trails, Mediterranean vegetation, and access to some of the area’s best viewpoints and walking routes.
Short twisted pasta from Liguria served with basil pesto, a signature regional dish strongly associated with the Riviera.
Classic Ligurian flatbread baked with olive oil and salt, eaten throughout the day and especially beloved as a local snack.
Thin crisp focaccia filled with soft cheese, a famous specialty from nearby Recco and one of the area's best-known traditional bites.
Refined seafood restaurant with a strong local reputation, elegant setting, and carefully prepared Ligurian plates.
Well-known long-running restaurant near the harbor, appreciated for Ligurian seafood, pasta, and polished classic service.
Established traditional trattoria known for local fish dishes and a relaxed, old-school Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are higher than in many Italian towns, especially for hotels and waterfront dining in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Santa Margherita Ligure City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale 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.

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