The cheapest and fastest trains from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 26 trains that leave Riomaggiore station for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino on Tue, May 12, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 122147:12 AM1h09Riomaggiore station8:21 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32743:58 PM0h47Riomaggiore station4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32701:53 PM0h52Riomaggiore station2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale 123104:39 AM1h11Riomaggiore station5:50 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 124708:21 PM1h34Riomaggiore station9:55 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 32743:58 PM0h47Riomaggiore station4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32785:58 PM0h47Riomaggiore station6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32701:53 PM0h52Riomaggiore station2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 32619:55 AM1h02Riomaggiore station10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way1 transfer
Regionale 122147:12 AM1h09Riomaggiore station8:21 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 24m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $31 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:19 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h09 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:10 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h44 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:39 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:17 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h14 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:49 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h10 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h09 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h22 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 8:21 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h52 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:55 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h02 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:24 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:28 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h17 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:53 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h52 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 2:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12229+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 2:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h38 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:58 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h47 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:58 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h47 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 6:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h16 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:43 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h15 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h34 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:23 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:39, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 2:39 AM |
Last train 6:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Riomaggiore station and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Riomaggiore station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is limited
- nearby parking options are available outside the town center.
- Binariozero
- Enoteca Dau Cila
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Villa Argentina
- Hotel La Zorza
- Hotel Due Gemelli
- The station is a small, single-level building with two platforms for regional train services.
- Train: Regional trains to other Cinque Terre villages and La Spezia
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino
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