The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 40483:15 PM3h18Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 184235:15 PM3h53Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 182887:59 AM5h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino1:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12331 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301 · Regionale 184138:59 AM6h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino3:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 12225 · Regionale 1839311:15 AM4h53Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino4:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 40187:12 AM2h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:01 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$491One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12391+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 40463:02 PM2h59Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:01 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$491One-way2 transfers
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 40268:24 AM3h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino11:33 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$361One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 40483:15 PM3h18Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
Regionale Veloce 40585:15 PM3h18Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$531One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€22) compared to roughly $70 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€33). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 25m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h09 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale Veloce 4014 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h43 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h05 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h43 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h31 | 11:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h09 | 1:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h09 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12331 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301 · Regionale 18413 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h09 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 12:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 18413 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h52 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 12225 · Regionale 18393 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h53 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h28 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12367+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h04 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12391+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 3:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h18 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h31 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 6:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h19 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 6:59 AM |
Last train 7:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 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 WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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