- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Venice will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Portofino to Venice without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613
Intercity 666+
FRECCIAROSSA 9733
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $142 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 Portofino to Venice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portofino to Venice costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portofino to Venice costing on average $142 (€117).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $73 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 30m 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.
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 Portofino to Venice trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:28 AM Rapallo station | 5h06 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h33 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:41 AM Rapallo station | 5h53 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 8:13 AM Zoagli station | 5h59 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h50 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 8:33 AM Rapallo station | 5h39 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 18288+ Intercity 588 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 6h54 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 6h12 | 3:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 11:04 AM Zoagli station | 5h38 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h27 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 5h03 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 6h11 | 5:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h35 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ InterCityNotte 89512 | 12:02 PM Rapallo station | 6h40 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ InterCityNotte 89512 | 12:02 PM Rapallo station | 6h10 | 6:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 1:03 PM Rapallo station | 5h31 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12388+ Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 1:04 PM Zoagli station | 6h08 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h31 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 6h09 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h04 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h26 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h18 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 2:23 PM Rapallo station | 7h13 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12408+ Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 3:04 PM Zoagli station | 5h56 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 5h09 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 7h15 | 10:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h19 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h10 | 10:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 4:25 PM Rapallo station | 5h17 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12426+ Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 5:04 PM Zoagli station | 6h13 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3549 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 6h09 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h36 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h31 | 11:17 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3549 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h04 | 11:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18252+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 12:28 AM Rapallo station | 9h06 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 10:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h55 | 10:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 5:41 AM Zoagli station | 5h31 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 5h11 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h05 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h43 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 7h39 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Portofino to Venice run on average 41 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 41 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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