- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice 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 Venice will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3978
Intercity 674+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247
Intercity 680+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521
Intercity 670+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9710
Intercity 674+
FRECCIAROSSA 9755
Intercity 674+
8995
Intercity 670+
FRECCIAROSSA 9747
Regionale Veloce 3265+
Intercity 666+
FRECCIAROSSA 9733Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m 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 Venice:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 5h 19m versus 4h 15m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 10h39 | 8:34 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 10:42 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 8981 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h08 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h55 | 10:50 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 8983 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h08 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 8977 | On time 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h08 | 12:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ 8977 | On time 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h56 | 12:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ 8981 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h56 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ 8983 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h56 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h05 | 11:12 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22820+ Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 6:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h59 | 12:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h43 | 3:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019+ 8983 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h18 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019+ 8981 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h18 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8995 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 13h35 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8997 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h35 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ 8983 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h24 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ 8981 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h24 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h33 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8995 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h41 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8981 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h41 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h50 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8983 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h41 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8995 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h05 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8997 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h05 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h27 | 4:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ 8995 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h48 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ 8997 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h48 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ 8995 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h08 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ 8997 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h08 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h35 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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