The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini 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 Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino without transferring at least once.
ETRUSCHI LINE 34476 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 300612:12 PM6h58Rome Termini7:10 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4128 · Regionale 19392 · TRENO DEL MARE 309610:12 AM7h50Rome Termini6:02 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4134 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale Veloce 32862:12 PM8h30Rome Termini10:42 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · Regionale 19340 · Regionale Veloce 32706:12 AM8h33Rome Termini2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4136 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 32884:12 PM8h16Rome Termini12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 32888:23 PM4h05Rome Termini12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$911One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 32616:23 AM4h34Rome Termini10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$931One-way1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 32781:57 PM4h48Rome Termini6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$861One-way1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 327411:57 AM4h48Rome Termini4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$901One-way1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+
Regionale 124704:57 PM4h58Rome Termini9:55 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$851One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $68 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $56 (€45).
A train is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $131 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90 (€74). The journey takes 5h 18m versus 4h 49m 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.
Live departures
Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 5h55 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 680 | 9:45 AM Rome Termini | 7h59 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h24 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h04 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 34476 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 12:12 PM Rome Termini | 6h58 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h04 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale Veloce 3286 | 2:12 PM Rome Termini | 8h30 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 5h01 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 4:12 PM Rome Termini | 8h16 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 4:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h07 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 6:27 PM Rome Termini | 6h01 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · Regionale 19340 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 6:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h33 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124+ Intercity 670 | 6:12 AM Rome Termini | 7h32 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 19340 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 6:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h33 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4124+ Intercity 670 | 6:12 AM Rome Termini | 7h32 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h34 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12372 | 6:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h59 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 8:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h06 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ TUSCANY LINE 4021+ Intercity 670 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 21 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:26, the last at 17:42. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 3:26 AM |
Last train 5:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsFrecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Rome Termini and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $13 (€11). 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 Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini 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 Rome Termini to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 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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