- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 45 trains from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure, including 45 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 2 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
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Take a train from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure and enjoy the approximately 1 miles (2 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure.
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 12470 | 9:52 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12480 | 10:53 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale Veloce 3288 | 12:25 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:47 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 0h04 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22820 | 6:08 AM Rapallo station | 0h04 | 6:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:28 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3360 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 6:56 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12326 | 7:24 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 0h04 | 7:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12336 | 7:46 AM Rapallo station | 0h04 | 7:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 8:18 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:41 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12356 | 10:10 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12366 | 11:10 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 11:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12370 | 11:51 AM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12376 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12380 | 12:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 12:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12386 | 1:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12390 | 1:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12396 | 2:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12400 | 2:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 2:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12406 | 3:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 3:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12410 | 3:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 4:13 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12420 | 4:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 4:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 5:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 5:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12430 | 5:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 6:06 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 6:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 6:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 7:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 7:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 7:41 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12450 | 7:51 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 8:10 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 8:55 PM Rapallo station | 0h03 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure with Intercity and Regionale. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
Town museum inside Villa Durazzo, presenting local history, period rooms, and cultural exhibitions in an elegant aristocratic residence.
Historic abbey complex with guided cultural visits to cloisters, gardens, and decorated rooms, functioning as a heritage exhibition site.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, people-watching, and views of the harbor, villas, and fishing boats.
Characterful historic center with narrow lanes, colorful facades, and everyday local life. Best explored slowly on foot.
Scenic pedestrian route toward Paraggi and Portofino, loved for cliffside sea views, coves, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
Focaccia col formaggio is Liguria’s ultra-thin cheese-filled flatbread, famed nearby in Recco and widely loved around the Gulf of Tigullio.
Pesto alla Genovese is the region’s signature basil sauce, traditionally pounded with pine nuts, Parmigiano, pecorino, garlic and olive oil.
Farinata is a baked chickpea flour pancake with olive oil, a classic Ligurian street food valued for its simple coastal tradition.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a grand villa hotel, known for elegant Ligurian seafood and polished fine-dining service.
Well-known local spot for straightforward regional cooking, including seafood, pasta and Ligurian specialties in a relaxed setting.
Historic seafront restaurant near the harbor, appreciated for classic Ligurian fish dishes, pasta and a traditional Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are higher than many Italian towns due to Riviera tourism. Hotels and dining rise in peak season, while local trains and buses stay fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Caprera, Santa Margherita Ligure
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Rapallo to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rapallo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Monique, Gran Caffe Rapallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rapallo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rapallo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rapallo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rapallo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rapallo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Hotel Vesuvio, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
Check train stations information for Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.