The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
11 h 48 m
Average duration
11 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
8:09 PM11h48Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino7:57 AMBologna Centrale$261One-way1 transfer
8:09 PM11h48Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino7:57 AMBologna Centrale$261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $88 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€46). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 3h 8m 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
Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 684+ BUS LP757+ InterCityNotte 757 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h36 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 16:15. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 6:59 AM |
Last train 4:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Bologna Centrale from $24 (€19). 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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Bologna Centrale
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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