- 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
$18
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
88
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Portofino will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 88 trains that leave Pisa for Portofino on Mon, Aug 03, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12416
Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 3288
Intercity 518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Pisa to Portofino:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Portofino costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 52m 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, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento.
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 Pisa to Portofino trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12408 | 1:02 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h01 | 3:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 | 1:02 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h56 | 2:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12408 | 1:02 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h11 | 3:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 1:39 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h05 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale 12414 | 1:39 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h06 | 3:45 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 1:39 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h00 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12422 | 2:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h42 | 4:48 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h53 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale 12422 | 2:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h56 | 4:48 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h31 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 3:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h38 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 3:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h33 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19358 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 3:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h46 | 6:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19358 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 3:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h41 | 6:15 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 12442 | 4:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 6:45 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 · Regionale 12448 | 4:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h45 | 7:19 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h36 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h32 | 7:06 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h45 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale 12442 | 4:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 6:45 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 5:35 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h09 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 5:35 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h04 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale 12454 | 5:35 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h52 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h43 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h48 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 6:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 4h04 | 10:38 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 6:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 4h08 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 6:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h12 | 9:46 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 6:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h17 | 9:51 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 6:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h21 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 6:40 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h29 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h43 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518 | 7:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h38 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h52 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12465 | 7:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h21 | 10:17 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 7:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h59 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:56 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h36 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h45 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h54 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h50 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 9:23 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h05 | 11:28 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 9:23 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h14 | 11:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 9:23 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 11:33 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 10:43 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h36 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 10:43 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h45 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 10:43 PM Pisa Centrale | 1h41 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 10:53 PM Pisa Centrale | 5h57 | 4:50 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 522+ Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 10:53 PM Pisa Centrale | 6h01 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
InterCityNotte 796 | 3:26 AM Pisa Centrale | 1h53 | 5:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12310 | 3:26 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h14 | 5:40 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12310 | 3:26 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h24 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale 12311 | 4:54 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h26 | 7:20 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 4:54 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h05 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 4:54 AM Pisa Centrale | 1h59 | 6:53 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 5:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h52 | 8:17 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 5:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h56 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 5:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h47 | 8:12 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 6:23 AM Pisa Centrale | 3h46 | 10:09 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 6:23 AM Pisa Centrale | 3h50 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 6:23 AM Pisa Centrale | 3h40 | 10:03 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 6:42 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h02 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale 12337 | 6:42 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h25 | 9:07 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662 | 6:42 AM Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 8:31 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:18 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:18 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12368 | 8:18 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h45 | 11:03 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:47 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12368 | 8:47 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h16 | 11:03 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:47 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h06 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12359 | 8:55 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h56 | 11:51 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 8:55 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h59 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 | 8:55 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h44 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12378 | 9:44 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h19 | 12:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12359 | 9:44 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h07 | 11:51 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 9:44 AM Pisa Centrale | 1h55 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 9:44 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h10 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 11:06 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h33 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670+ Regionale 12379 | 11:06 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h43 | 1:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 11:06 AM Pisa Centrale | 2h38 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12408 | 12:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h57 | 3:03 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h39 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 12:06 PM Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12416 | 12:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h32 | 4:06 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 12:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h20 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 12:34 PM Pisa Centrale | 3h16 | 3:50 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Pisa to Portofino run on average 86 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 86 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 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 Pisa 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 Pisa to Portofino trains use the Pisa Centrale to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Pisa and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
Pisa San Rossore is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Public transport options include:
Pisa San Rossore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante pizzeria, SushiKing, Ristorante Cinese Oriente
The ticket office is open 24/7.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Parking, WC.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa San Rossore: Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
Nearby hotels include Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany, Le Cascine, Camping Village Torre Pendente.
Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa.
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