The cheapest and fastest trains from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monterosso 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 Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 26 trains that leave Monterosso for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino on Wed, Jul 22, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 49 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 228805:59 AM0h54Monterosso6:53 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$81One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6846:55 PM0h49Monterosso7:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Intercity 67012:55 PM0h49Monterosso1:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6525:14 AM0h51Monterosso6:05 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6742:55 PM0h49Monterosso3:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32744:06 PM0h39Monterosso4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 326110:14 AM0h43Monterosso10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 32702:01 PM0h44Monterosso2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6586:11 AM0h48Monterosso6:59 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6846:55 PM0h49Monterosso7:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is $0.51 (€0.42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 14m faster (51m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $21 (€17)). 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 Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 10:33 AM Monterosso | 1h21 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:39 AM Monterosso | 1h15 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:47 AM Monterosso | 0h58 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 12:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:01 PM Monterosso | 0h44 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 2:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 3:23 PM Monterosso | 0h53 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:06 PM Monterosso | 0h39 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 4:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22940 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:47 PM Monterosso | 0h58 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:36 PM Monterosso | 1h18 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:55 PM Monterosso | 0h49 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:55 PM Monterosso | 1h03 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:36 PM Monterosso | 1h19 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:39 PM Monterosso | 1h17 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
Regionale 12310 | 4:55 AM Monterosso | 0h55 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:14 AM Monterosso | 0h51 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:33 AM Monterosso | 0h58 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22880 | 5:59 AM Monterosso | 0h54 | 6:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:11 AM Monterosso | 0h48 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:27 AM Monterosso | 0h54 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:36 AM Monterosso | 1h37 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:14 AM Monterosso | 0h43 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 24 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Monterosso and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $8 (€6). 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 Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monterosso 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.

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Popular train stations from Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Most Monterosso to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains use the Monterosso to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Monterosso and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Monterosso from Monterosso al Mare city centre
Monterosso 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Miky, Ristorante Belvedere
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Monterosso. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Monterosso.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Monterosso: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Monterosso: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Monterosso: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Porto Roca, Hotel Palme, Hotel Margherita.
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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