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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 to Milan Centrale will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 20 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Milan Centrale on Fri, Jul 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · treno 3047 effettuato con bus GEM168:14 PM4h19Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino12:33 AMMilan Centrale$161One-way2 transfers- Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 · treno 3046 effettuato con bus GEM147:55 PM4h13Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino12:08 AMMilan Centrale$161One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078+
BUS L745G10:14 AM5h46Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino4:00 PMMilan Centrale$181One-way2 transfers - Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 247010:14 AM4h31Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino2:45 PMMilan Centrale$211One-way2 transfers
Intercity 680+Autobus TRENORD 632A · Regionale TRENORD 75825:46 PM3h23Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:09 PMMilan Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 684+Regionale Veloce TTPER 24867:46 PM2h59Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:45 PMMilan Centrale$281One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 6526:07 AM3h03Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:10 AMMilan Centrale$241One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 6847:46 PM3h09Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:55 PMMilan Centrale$241One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 680+Autobus TRENORD 632A · Regionale TRENORD 75825:46 PM3h23Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:09 PMMilan Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 670+Autobus TRENORD 580A · Regionale TRENORD 75741:46 PM3h23Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino5:09 PMMilan Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m 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 to Milan Centrale:
A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale costing on average $16 (€16).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 30m by train vs 2h 35m by car) and roughly $25 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€16) vs $42 (€42)). 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 Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercity 652 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h08 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h17 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12214+Intercity 662 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h33 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 2122 · Regionale Veloce 2025 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h23 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h31 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078+BUS L745G | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h46 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 3265+Intercity 666 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h40 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12370+Intercity 745 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h00 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12370+Intercity 745+Regionale TTPER 2472 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h50 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 670+Autobus TRENORD 580A · Regionale TRENORD 7574 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 5:09 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12390+Intercity 635 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h10 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 680+Autobus TRENORD 632A · Regionale TRENORD 7582 | 5:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 9:09 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12438+Intercity 681 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12438+Intercity 681+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2484 | 6:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h35 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 684+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 684 | 7:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h09 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 · treno 3046 effettuato con bus GEM14 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h13 | 12:08 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12456+Intercity 639 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h41 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · treno 3047 effettuato con bus GEM16 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h19 | 12:33 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€12) but you can travel from only $5 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€12) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 7:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan Centrale from $5 (€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 Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale
Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan Centrale trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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