- 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
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
41
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 $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 41 trains that leave Portofino for Genoa on Sun, Jul 19, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 40 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 12394
Regionale 12374
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044
Regionale 12358
Regionale 12442
Intercity 674
Intercity 670
Intercity 652
Intercity 658
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Genoa trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12482 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 11:59 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
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 12324 | 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 12348 | 9:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h59 | 10:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12354 | 9:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 10:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12358 | 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 12368 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h57 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097+ Intercity 666 | 11:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12374 | 11:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h49 | 12:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 1:26 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12384 | 12:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 1:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 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 12394 | 1:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h48 | 2:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 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 12404 | 2:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 3:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 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 12414 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 4:46 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12405+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h56 | 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Regionale 12438 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h01 | 7:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3064 | 6:21 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 7:21 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 12068 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h40 | 7:26 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 | |
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 3287+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h53 | 10:03 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 12465+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 10:08 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h19 | 11:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Portofino to Genoa run on average 35 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 26 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 42m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
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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.
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