- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 59 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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice without transferring at least once.
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Intercity 658+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+
8983
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+
8981
Regionale 12310+
BUS L653E+
8981
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+
FRECCIAROSSA 9709
Intercity 652+
8977
Intercity 674+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9717
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 4026+
FRECCIAROSSA 9416Omio 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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $59 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 $12 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice costing on average $38 (€38).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€38) compared to roughly $59 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€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 tomorrow, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 10:42 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+ 8977 | On time 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h08 | 12:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+ 8983 | On time 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h08 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Autobus GEM02+ 8981 | On time 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h08 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ BUS L653E+ 8981 | On time 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h11 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ BUS L653E+ 8983 | On time 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h11 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ 8983 | On time 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h56 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h05 | 12:12 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 | On time 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h56 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ 8995 | On time 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h26 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ 8997 | On time 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 15h26 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h43 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ 8981 | On time 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h02 | 2:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ 8983 | On time 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h02 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h33 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h11 | 2:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ 8995 | On time 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h02 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 7:01 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h19 | 2:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8997 | On time 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h35 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 2120 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8995 | On time 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 13h35 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8995 | On time 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h41 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8997 | On time 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 13h41 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 662+ 8983 | On time 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h41 | 3:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18409+ Intercity 588 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h52 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h10 | 2:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ 8997 | On time 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h49 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078+ BUS L745G+ 8995 | On time 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h49 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12358 · Regionale TTPER 2078+ BUS L745G+ 8997 | On time 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h49 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h15 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ 8995 | On time 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h48 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 666+ 8997 | On time 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h48 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12359+ InterCityNotte 89512+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 11:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h00 | 6:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h17 | 7:12 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ 8995 | On time 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h08 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ 8997 | On time 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h08 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TTPER 2472+ 8997 | On time 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h08 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h19 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ BUS L670D+ 8995 | On time 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h17 | 9:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale Veloce 2132+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h56 | 8:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ BUS L670D+ 8997 | On time 1:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h17 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390+ Intercity 635+ 8997 | On time 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h08 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h05 | 9:00 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h18 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674 · Intercity 599+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h34 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h56 | 9:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ 8997 | On time 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h17 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ 8997 | On time 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h17 | 10:03 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale TTPER 88124+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h39 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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 $35 (€35) but you can travel from only $12 (€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 $35 (€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.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Official public transport app
Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Venice trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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 options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need