- 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 on Sep 20
$67
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$125
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 20
45
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 $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 45 trains from Naples to Portofino, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 565 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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 796
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 12310
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 12310
Intercity 510
Intercity 510+
Regionale 12408
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 9514+
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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $554 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m 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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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 $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Portofino costing on average $111.
A bus is $491 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Portofino costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
Tickets start at around $111 compared to roughly $211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100. The journey takes 6h 58m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Portofino trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3254 | 9:43 PM Naples Centrale | 7h57 | 5:40 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3254 | 9:43 PM Naples Centrale | 8h07 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 9:43 PM Naples Centrale | 7h36 | 5:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:50 PM Naples Centrale | 12h51 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12388 | 11:50 PM Naples Centrale | 13h13 | 1:03 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 794 | 11:50 PM Naples Centrale | 13h07 | 12:57 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:50 PM Naples Centrale | 12h55 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665+ Regionale 12404 | 6:35 AM Naples Centrale | 8h10 | 2:45 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 6:35 AM Naples Centrale | 7h41 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 6:35 AM Naples Centrale | 7h46 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 7:05 AM Naples Centrale | 6h39 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 7:05 AM Naples Centrale | 6h34 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12408 | 7:26 AM Naples Centrale | 7h37 | 3:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 | 7:26 AM Naples Centrale | 7h32 | 2:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12408 | 7:26 AM Naples Centrale | 7h47 | 3:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 8:50 AM Naples Centrale | 6h49 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 8:50 AM Naples Centrale | 6h54 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 19358 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 9h05 | 6:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 684 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 10h29 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 684 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 10h24 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 684+ Regionale 12452 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 10h30 | 7:45 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale 19358 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 9h00 | 6:15 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 9:56 AM Napoli Afragola | 6h49 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 9:56 AM Napoli Afragola | 6h27 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale 12422 | 9:56 AM Napoli Afragola | 6h52 | 4:48 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 10:25 AM Napoli Afragola | 7h19 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 10:25 AM Napoli Afragola | 7h28 | 5:53 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 10:25 AM Napoli Afragola | 7h14 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 10:45 AM Naples Centrale | 7h34 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 10:45 AM Naples Centrale | 7h29 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale 12442 | 11:50 AM Naples Centrale | 6h55 | 6:45 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 11:50 AM Naples Centrale | 6h51 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 11:50 AM Naples Centrale | 6h55 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ Intercity 679 | 12:50 PM Naples Centrale | 7h24 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596 · Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 1:01 PM Naples Centrale | 7h48 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 596 · Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 1:01 PM Naples Centrale | 7h57 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 596 · Intercity 518 | 1:01 PM Naples Centrale | 7h43 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:33 PM Naples Centrale | 9h55 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:33 PM Naples Centrale | 9h46 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1588+ Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 2:33 PM Naples Centrale | 9h51 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 2:45 PM Naples Centrale | 5h24 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale Veloce 4047+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 3:00 PM Naples Centrale | 6h32 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 3:45 PM Naples Centrale | 7h37 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 3:45 PM Naples Centrale | 7h32 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 5:31 PM Naples Centrale | 11h23 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 5:31 PM Naples Centrale | 11h19 | 4:50 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Naples to Portofino run on average 42 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $12 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 4h 53m.
Distance 351 miles (565 km) |
Average train duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 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 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.

Most Naples to Portofino trains use the Napoli Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Cantina dei Mille, Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include UNAHOTELS Napoli, Starhotels Terminus, Hotel Ideal.
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