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Castello Brown Museum
A historic house-museum inside Portofino’s famous hilltop castle, with period interiors, exhibitions, and panoramic views over the harbor. One of the village’s signature cultural attractions.










Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
43m
Average duration
1h 19m
Trains per day
52
Distance
53 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to 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 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Riomaggiore to Portofino:
A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riomaggiore to Portofino costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
The journey is about 32m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $31 (€26)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Portofino trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 22824 | 5:49 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h10 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:49 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h06 | 6:55 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h05 | 8:17 AM Rapallo station | 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 | 1h18 | 8:40 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h22 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:21 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h52 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:21 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h48 | 10:09 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:55 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h02 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:55 AM Riomaggiore station | 0h58 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 10:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h35 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:24 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:24 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h26 | 11:50 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:28 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h13 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 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 | 1h29 | 1:50 PM Rapallo station | 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 | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:53 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h52 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:53 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h48 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h29 | 3:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
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 | 1h11 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 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 | 2:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h20 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12229+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 2:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h38 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:32 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h03 | 4:35 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:52 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h53 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:52 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h49 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h29 | 5:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 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 Veloce 3278 | 5:58 PM Riomaggiore station | 0h43 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h29 | 7:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 6:28 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861+ Intercity 518 | 7:41 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h03 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:43 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h11 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:43 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h15 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:08 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h24 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h34 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:21 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 9:51 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:23 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h33 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:23 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h29 | 10:52 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:19 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h43 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:19 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h36 | 12:55 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:19 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h36 | 12:55 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 11:19 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h43 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
![]() | 2:39 AM Riomaggiore | 1h11 | 3:50 AM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore to Portofino run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
A historic house-museum inside Portofino’s famous hilltop castle, with period interiors, exhibitions, and panoramic views over the harbor. One of the village’s signature cultural attractions.
The abbey complex at San Fruttuoso includes historic interiors and interpretive displays linked to the site’s religious and maritime history. A rewarding cultural excursion by boat or hike from the
Genoa’s major maritime museum offers strong context for Liguria’s seafaring heritage and complements a stay in Portofino well, though it is outside the village itself.
The postcard-famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings and boats. It is the social heart of Portofino and the village’s most recognizable must-see area.
The waterfront promenade around the harbor, ideal for a leisurely stroll, classic views, and people-watching. This is one of the most photogenic parts of the village.
The protected natural park covering the promontory, with trails linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso, Camogli, and panoramic viewpoints. Essential for hikers and nature lovers.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta served with basil pesto, a regional classic strongly associated with the Riviera and nearby Genoa.
Olive oil-rich Ligurian flatbread with a crisp top and soft interior, eaten throughout the day as a local staple.
Very thin baked flatbread filled with fresh cheese, a celebrated specialty from the Riviera di Levante near Portofino.
Long-standing Portofino favorite near the harbor, known for Ligurian seafood, pasta, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Established restaurant overlooking the bay, appreciated for seafood, local specialties, and panoramic terrace dining.
Historic and casual spot on the piazzetta area, known for traditional Ligurian dishes, pasta, and a classic old-Portofino feel.
Portofino is a luxury resort. Hotels and seafront dining are pricey, with cheaper options mostly in nearby towns.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Portofino Piazzetta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore to 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riomaggiore to Portofino trains use the Riomaggiore to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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