The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso 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 Monterosso will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 26 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino for Monterosso on Thu, May 07, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
Intercity 6736:16 PM0h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino7:05 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Intercity 65710:16 AM0h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino11:05 AMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6518:24 AM0h41Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:05 AMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6652:18 PM0h47Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino3:05 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6798:16 PM0h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:05 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32733:15 PM0h39Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino3:54 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32775:15 PM0h39Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino5:54 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6518:24 AM0h41Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:05 AMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32691:15 PM0h42Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino1:57 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32859:10 PM0h44Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:54 PMMonterosso$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 15m faster (53m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $22 (€17)). 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, Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h44 | 7:59 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h47 | 8:56 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h49 | 9:05 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h44 | 9:54 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12461 · Regionale 12247 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h26 | 11:32 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 887 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h45 | 12:02 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h51 | 6:19 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h52 | 7:29 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22904 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h33 | 8:45 AM Monterosso | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h58 | 8:57 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h41 | 9:05 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12331 · Regionale 12221 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 10:20 AM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h49 | 11:05 AM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 12225 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 12:20 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:20 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h42 | 1:57 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 3:18 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h47 | 3:05 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h39 | 3:54 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 5:05 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h18 | 5:20 PM Monterosso | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h18 | 6:20 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h39 | 5:54 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 7:21 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h49 | 7:05 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 8:19 PM Monterosso | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso run on average 25 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:15, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 10:15 AM |
Last train 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Monterosso from $8 (€6). 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 Monterosso
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso 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 Monterosso, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Monterosso
- 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
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, but spaces are limited and often full during peak tourist season.
- Ristorante Miky
- Ristorante Belvedere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Porto Roca
- Hotel Palme
- Hotel Margherita
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms 1-2 for regional trains
- Train: Regional trains to La Spezia and Levanto
- Bus: Local buses available
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