- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 20
16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
16 m
Trains on Sep 20
71
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 71 trains from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino, including 70 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 16 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 3289
Regionale Veloce 3063
Regionale 12439
Regionale 12471
Regionale 12481
Regionale Veloce 3273
Regionale Veloce 3265
Regionale Veloce 3277
Regionale Veloce 3269
Regionale Veloce 3281Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 9m faster (36m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 vs $9). 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 Regionale, Intercity.
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 San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:40 PM San Teodoro (Genova) | 0h24 | 5:04 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
Regionale 12213 | 5:10 AM Genova Nervi | 0h17 | 5:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:16 AM Genova Nervi | 0h20 | 6:36 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:23 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 7:11 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:47 AM Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 7:11 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 7:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12323 | 7:36 AM Genova Nervi | 0h22 | 7:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 7:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12335 | 8:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h45 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12335 | 8:35 AM Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 8:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h04 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 9:04 AM Genova Nervi | 0h37 | 9:41 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 9:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22979 | 9:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h46 | 10:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12345 | 9:59 AM Genova Nervi | 0h28 | 10:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 10:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22979 | 10:17 AM Genova Nervi | 0h27 | 10:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3063 | 10:30 AM Genova Nervi | 0h22 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 10:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 11:23 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 10:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h44 | 11:34 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:58 AM Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3097 | 11:04 AM Genova Nervi | 0h19 | 11:23 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12363 | 11:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 12:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 11:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h00 | 12:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12363 | 11:41 AM Genova Nervi | 0h28 | 12:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 12:03 PM Genova Nervi | 0h34 | 12:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12375 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h50 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12379 | 12:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h01 | 1:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12375 | 12:38 PM Genova Nervi | 0h23 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:58 PM Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12379 | 1:05 PM Genova Nervi | 0h34 | 1:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12385 | 1:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 2:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12385 | 1:39 PM Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 2:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h29 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12395 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h53 | 3:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12395 | 2:38 PM Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 3:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12399 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 3:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 2:58 PM Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12399 | 3:06 PM Genova Nervi | 0h30 | 3:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12405 | 3:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 4:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12405 | 3:39 PM Genova Nervi | 0h26 | 4:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12415 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12415 | 4:38 PM Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 4:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 4:58 PM Genova Nervi | 0h16 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 5:06 PM Genova Nervi | 0h31 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12425 | 5:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12425 | 5:38 PM Genova Nervi | 0h24 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino run on average 59 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 59 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 59 |
Direct trains 59 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 12:29 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Teodoro (Genova) 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 San Teodoro (Genova) to Portofino trains use the Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare San Teodoro (Genova) and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto is 5 km from San Teodoro (Genova) city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria da Mario, Osteria della Foce
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Ticket office support is available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sestri Ponente Aereoporto: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Serafino, MarinaPlace Resort, Tower Genova Airport Hotel & Conference Center.
Genova Cornigliano is 3 km from San Teodoro (Genova) city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Cornigliano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Genova Cornigliano.
ATMs are available at Genova Cornigliano.
Available at Genova Cornigliano: Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Cornigliano: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Cornigliano.
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