- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price on Oct 18
$6
Average ticket price on Oct 18
$7
Fastest journey on Oct 18
28 m
Average journey duration on Oct 18
30 m
Trains on Oct 18
37
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Genoa will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Sun, Oct 18, we found 37 trains from Portofino to Genoa, including 30 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 18 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, Oct 18 the slowest trains will take 34 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 12216
Regionale 12482
Regionale 12356
Regionale 12352
Regionale 12366
Intercity 674
Intercity 680
Intercity 670
Intercity 684
Intercity 652Trains from Portofino to Genoa run on average 43 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Genoa trains for today, Saturday, October 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 1:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12382 | 12:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 1:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12386 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h30 | 2:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12392 | 1:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h50 | 2:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12396 | 2:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 3:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12402 | 2:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 3:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12406 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 4:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h28 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12412 | 3:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h50 | 4:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 4:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 5:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 5:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12422 | 4:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 5:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h29 | 6:15 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12432 | 5:53 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 6:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h01 | 7:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 7:41 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12442 | 6:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 7:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12448 | 7:29 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h58 | 8:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h30 | 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h56 | 8:51 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h10 | 9:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 518 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h18 | 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12470 | 9:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 10:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12482 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 11:59 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 18 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h47 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h34 | 6:41 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h46 | 7:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12322 | 7:20 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h42 | 8:02 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h37 | 8:16 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 8:20 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h44 | 9:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale 12346 | 9:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h59 | 10:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12352 | 9:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h47 | 10:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12356 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 11:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h42 | 11:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12366 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12372 | 11:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h49 | 12:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portofino to Genoa trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Pegli is 9 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Pegli has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Coffee Bar Amleto, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Nicola
Ticket office support is available at Genova Pegli. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Genova Pegli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Pegli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Pegli: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Castello Miramare, Hotel Mediterranee, Hotel Torre Cambiaso.
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