The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Portofino
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Portofino will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 70 trains that leave Rome for Portofino on Mon, May 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 377 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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 Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 32884:12 PM8h07Rome Termini12:19 AMZoagli station$451One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 327810:12 AM8h29Rome Termini6:41 PMRapallo station$451One-way2 transfers
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 32706:00 AM8h45Rome Termini2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 327810:12 AM8h33Rome Termini6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$451One-way2 transfers
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 32706:00 AM8h41Rome Termini2:41 PMRapallo station$451One-way2 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 85564:20 PM3h49Rome Termini8:09 PMRapallo station$881One-way0 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 32888:23 PM3h56Rome Termini12:19 AMZoagli station$911One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 32888:23 PM4h01Rome Termini12:24 AMRapallo station$911One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Regionale Veloce 32888:23 PM4h05Rome Termini12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$911One-way1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 861611:57 AM4h26Rome Termini4:23 PMRapallo station$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $114 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Rome to Portofino:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Portofino costing on average $65 (€53).
A train is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Portofino costing on average $114 (€92).
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
The journey is about 4m faster (5h 5m by train vs 5h 9m by car) and roughly $89 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€35) vs $133 (€108)). 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 Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rome to Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Portofino trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:23 PM Rome Termini | 3h56 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:23 PM Rome Termini | 4h05 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 8:23 PM Rome Termini | 4h01 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h45 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4124 · Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h41 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 5h54 | 12:00 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 6h07 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12376 | 6:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 5h57 | 12:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 10h31 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 18367 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 6:10 AM Rome Termini | 10h35 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12366 | 6:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h40 | 11:03 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 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 12370 | 6:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h12 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 6:42 AM Rome Termini | 4h55 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12359 | 6:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 11:51 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12376 | 6:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h21 | 12:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h52 | 2:12 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 6h14 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 6h19 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Intercity 665 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h56 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Intercity 665+ Regionale 12387 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h31 | 2:51 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Intercity 665 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h01 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 6h24 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 5h58 | 3:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 12397 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 6h21 | 3:46 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 6h19 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 6h01 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 6h09 | 4:06 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 10:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h29 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 10:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h33 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h19 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h24 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 10:25 AM Rome Termini | 5h14 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 10:25 AM Rome Termini | 5h19 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 18381 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h38 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 18381 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h43 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 18381 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 11:11 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h47 | 8:58 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 | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale 12407 | 11:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h54 | 4:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 11:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h26 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h59 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h54 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 12427 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 6:47 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684+ Regionale 12437 | 1:12 PM Rome Termini | 6h38 | 7:50 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale 12446 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 5h06 | 7:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h44 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640+ Intercity 679 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h54 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 5h04 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 4043+ Intercity 684 | 2:35 PM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h52 | 8:49 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h47 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 8h07 | 12:19 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 4:12 PM Rome Termini | 8h16 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 4:12 PM Rome Termini | 8h12 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 3h49 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 4:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 4:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h35 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12461 | 4:57 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 10:14 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h57 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h02 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652+ Intercity 687+ Regionale 12481 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h51 | 12:11 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
9992 | 6:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 11:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
9992 | 6:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h18 | 11:23 PM Genoa Brignole | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Rome to Portofino
Trains from Rome to Portofino run on average 60 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo from Rome to Portofino trainsIntercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Rome and Portofino from $21 (€17). 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 to Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to 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 - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
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