- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Portofino will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 59 trains that leave Monterosso al Mare for Portofino on Sun, Aug 09, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 40 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.
Intercity 658
Intercity 652
Intercity 680
Intercity 684
Intercity 652
Intercity 510
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale Veloce 3274
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3270Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Monterosso al Mare to Portofino:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso al Mare to Portofino costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Monterosso al Mare to Portofino trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12394 | 12:36 PM Monterosso | 1h21 | 1:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12394 | 12:36 PM Monterosso | 1h17 | 1:53 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 12:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:55 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:01 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:01 PM Monterosso | 0h40 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12414 | 2:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12414 | 2:36 PM Monterosso | 1h14 | 3:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 2:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 2:55 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:07 PM Monterosso | 1h16 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:06 PM Monterosso | 0h35 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:06 PM Monterosso | 0h39 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12436 | 4:36 PM Monterosso | 1h16 | 5:52 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12436 | 4:36 PM Monterosso | 1h12 | 5:48 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 4:55 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 5:07 PM Monterosso | 0h51 | 5:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3096 | 5:07 PM Monterosso | 0h55 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22940 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:47 PM Monterosso | 0h54 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22940 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:47 PM Monterosso | 0h58 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 6:18 PM Monterosso | 0h48 | 7:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22942 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 6:18 PM Monterosso | 0h52 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12454 | 6:36 PM Monterosso | 1h14 | 7:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12454 | 6:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:55 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12240+ Intercity 518 | 7:36 PM Monterosso | 1h08 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:55 PM Monterosso | 1h03 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:55 PM Monterosso | 0h59 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:00 PM Monterosso | 1h32 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:36 PM Monterosso | 1h19 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:36 PM Monterosso | 1h15 | 9:51 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3286 | 9:51 PM Monterosso | 0h47 | 10:38 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3286 | 9:51 PM Monterosso | 0h51 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:35 PM Monterosso | 0h53 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:35 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
Regionale 12314 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 3:11 AM Monterosso | 1h39 | 4:50 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12314 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 3:11 AM Monterosso | 1h43 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 5:14 AM Monterosso | 0h45 | 5:59 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:14 AM Monterosso | 0h51 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:33 AM Monterosso | 0h54 | 6:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:33 AM Monterosso | 0h58 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:11 AM Monterosso | 0h42 | 6:53 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:11 AM Monterosso | 0h48 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12324 | 6:23 AM Monterosso | 0h52 | 7:15 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12324 | 6:23 AM Monterosso | 0h56 | 7:19 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:27 AM Monterosso | 0h48 | 8:15 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:27 AM Monterosso | 0h52 | 8:19 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12354 | 8:36 AM Monterosso | 1h13 | 9:49 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12354 | 8:36 AM Monterosso | 1h17 | 9:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:14 AM Monterosso | 0h39 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22910 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:14 AM Monterosso | 0h43 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12374 | 10:39 AM Monterosso | 1h17 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12374 | 10:39 AM Monterosso | 1h13 | 11:52 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:47 AM Monterosso | 0h54 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:47 AM Monterosso | 0h58 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Monterosso al Mare to Portofino run on average 54 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 54 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monterosso al Mare to 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Monterosso al Mare to Portofino trains use the Monterosso to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Monterosso al Mare and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Monterosso has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Miky, Ristorante Belvedere
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Ticket office support is available at Monterosso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monterosso.
Available at Monterosso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monterosso: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monterosso: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Porto Roca, Hotel Palme, Hotel Margherita.
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