- Must visit
Castello Brown Museum
The Historic Castle Above Portofino also functions as a small museum, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on the village and its maritime past.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Portofino will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 44 trains that leave Naples for Portofino on Mon, Jun 22, 2 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 565 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 58 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.
InterCityNotte 37278
InterCityNotte 37278+
Regionale 3360
InterCityNotte 37278+
Regionale 3360
Intercity 510
Intercity 510+
Regionale 12416
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+
Regionale Veloce 3288+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+
Regionale Veloce 3288+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+
Regionale Veloce 3288+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $100 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Naples to Portofino:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Portofino costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Portofino costing on average $100 (€82).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 34h 0m.
The journey is about 5m faster (6h 51m by train vs 6h 56m by car) and roughly $148 (€121) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 (€50) vs $209 (€171)). 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 Notte, Intercity.
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 Naples to Portofino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 10:55 AM Naples Centrale | 7h19 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 10:55 AM Naples Centrale | 7h24 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale 12442+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 12:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h35 | 6:45 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3278+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 12:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h35 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3278+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 12:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h31 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ Intercity 679 | 12:55 PM Naples Centrale | 7h19 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 9h54 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 9h49 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:30 PM Naples Centrale | 9h58 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 2:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h18 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 2:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h09 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 2:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h29 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale 12470+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h45 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 6h22 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale 12465+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 3:10 PM Naples Centrale | 7h07 | 10:17 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 3:55 PM Naples Centrale | 7h22 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 3:55 PM Naples Centrale | 7h27 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale 12300+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 4:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h57 | 11:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale 12300+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 4:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h53 | 11:33 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ Regionale 12300+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 4:40 PM Naples Centrale | 6h48 | 11:28 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 5:26 PM Naples Centrale | 11h24 | 4:50 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 5:26 PM Naples Centrale | 11h28 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h44 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h39 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h48 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA73D+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12378 | 10:30 PM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 13h33 | 12:03 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA73D+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12378 | 10:30 PM Napoli San Giovanni-Barra | 13h43 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Intercity 89469+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12378 | 12:24 AM Naples Centrale | 11h39 | 12:03 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 89469+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12378 | 12:24 AM Naples Centrale | 11h49 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 89469+ InterCityNotte 794 | 12:24 AM Naples Centrale | 11h36 | 12:00 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 6:09 AM Naples Centrale | 7h35 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 6:09 AM Naples Centrale | 7h30 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510 | 7:31 AM Naples Centrale | 8h27 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 7:31 AM Naples Centrale | 8h35 | 4:06 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 7:31 AM Naples Centrale | 8h45 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 7:45 AM Naples Centrale | 7h38 | 3:23 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Intercity 510 | 8:25 AM Naples Centrale | 7h33 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 8:25 AM Naples Centrale | 7h41 | 4:06 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 8:55 AM Naples Centrale | 6h49 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 8:55 AM Naples Centrale | 6h44 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Naples to Portofino run on average 46 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 351 miles (565 km) distance in 7h 27m.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 27m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
The Historic Castle Above Portofino also functions as a small museum, with period rooms, gardens, and exhibitions on the village and its maritime past.
A Celebrated Abbey Museum in the protected bay near Portofino, known for cloisters, medieval history, and an exceptional coastal setting reached by boat or hike.
An Open-Air Contemporary Sculpture Museum set among olive trees and terraces above the harbor, featuring works by international artists with sea views.
The Iconic Harbor Square lined with pastel buildings and yachts, central to the village atmosphere and the most recognizable view in Portofino.
The Famous Waterfront Basin is ideal for strolling, photography, and watching boats come and go in one of Italy’s most glamorous seaside settings.
The Walking Path to the Lighthouse is a highly popular coastal route with viewpoints, Mediterranean vegetation, and strong social-media appeal.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally served with basil pesto, a signature flavor of the Riviera and one of the region’s most iconic dishes.
Classic Ligurian flatbread baked with olive oil and salt, prized for its crisp surface and soft interior and eaten throughout the day.
A thin, delicate focaccia filled with soft cheese, a celebrated Ligurian specialty from nearby Recco often found around Portofino.
One of Portofino’s best-known classic restaurants, serving Ligurian seafood, pasta, and regional specialties in an elegant but traditional setting.
Established harbor-side restaurant known for seafood dishes, pasta, and scenic terrace dining with a polished Portofino atmosphere.
Historic, casual trattoria in the center of Portofino, appreciated for traditional Ligurian dishes and a more relaxed local feel.
Portofino is a luxury resort. Hotels and waterfront dining are pricey, with limited budget options nearby.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if you wish.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino Railway Station, Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples 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.

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