The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 to Milan will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 32 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Milan on Fri, May 29, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 3261 · Regionale Veloce 302810:58 AM2h37Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino1:35 PMMilan Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 30185:52 AM3h03Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:55 AMMilan Rogoredo$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 30212:14 PM3h21Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino5:35 PMMilan Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 30478:14 PM3h21Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino11:35 PMMilan Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 30164:55 AM2h40Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino7:35 AMMilan Centrale$201One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6847:46 PM2h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:55 PMMilan Centrale$291One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6743:46 PM2h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino5:55 PMMilan Centrale$291One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6701:46 PM2h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino3:55 PMMilan Centrale$291One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6805:46 PM2h14Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:00 PMMilan Centrale$291One-way0 transfers
Intercity 6526:07 AM2h18Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino8:25 AMMilan Centrale$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 30m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $51 (€41)). 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 to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h33 | 10:55 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h33 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 2124 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h10 | 12:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 2:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12376 · Regionale Veloce 3032 | 12:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale Veloce 3034 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 4:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 2:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 5:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 6:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 635 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 6:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h14 | 8:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 5:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 8:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12430+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620 | 5:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h45 | 8:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h09 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 10:55 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12456+ Intercity 639 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h41 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h40 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 8:55 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22820+ Intercity 653 | 6:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h47 | 9:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h17 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h21 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan from $6 (€5). 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 to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
- 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: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
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