- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Savona to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Savona to Portofino will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Savona for Portofino on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Savona to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 22m 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
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 Savona to Portofino trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12411 | 3:10 PM Savona station | 1h57 | 5:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 3:10 PM Savona station | 1h51 | 5:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 3:33 PM Savona station | 1h41 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 3:33 PM Savona station | 1h45 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12419 | 3:38 PM Savona station | 1h59 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 3:38 PM Savona station | 2h04 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12421 | 4:05 PM Savona station | 1h56 | 6:01 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12421 | 4:05 PM Savona station | 1h51 | 5:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429 | 4:18 PM Quiliano-Vado Ligure | 2h19 | 6:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12429 | 4:38 PM Savona station | 2h04 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12429 | 4:38 PM Savona station | 1h59 | 6:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 5:10 PM Savona station | 1h57 | 7:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 5:10 PM Savona station | 1h52 | 7:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 5:33 PM Savona station | 1h41 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 5:33 PM Savona station | 1h45 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12439 | 5:38 PM Savona station | 2h07 | 7:45 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12439 | 5:38 PM Savona station | 2h02 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 6:05 PM Savona station | 1h56 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 6:05 PM Savona station | 2h01 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449 | 6:18 PM Quiliano-Vado Ligure | 2h23 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449+ Intercity 679 | 6:18 PM Quiliano-Vado Ligure | 2h00 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12449 | 6:38 PM Savona station | 2h08 | 8:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12449 | 6:38 PM Savona station | 2h03 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12449+ Intercity 679 | 6:38 PM Savona station | 1h45 | 8:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12449+ Intercity 679 | 6:38 PM Savona station | 1h40 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12459 | 7:08 PM Savona station | 1h58 | 9:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12459 | 7:08 PM Savona station | 1h53 | 9:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 7:33 PM Savona station | 1h40 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 7:33 PM Savona station | 1h36 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3379+ Intercity 685 | 7:33 PM Savona station | 1h51 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469 | 8:08 PM Savona station | 1h57 | 10:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12469 | 8:08 PM Savona station | 2h02 | 10:10 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 8:18 PM Quiliano-Vado Ligure | 2h39 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12279+ Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 8:18 PM Quiliano-Vado Ligure | 1h47 | 10:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 8:35 PM Savona station | 1h35 | 10:10 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 8:35 PM Savona station | 1h30 | 10:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3047+ InterCityNotte 899 | 8:48 PM Savona station | 2h05 | 10:53 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 8:48 PM Savona station | 2h13 | 11:01 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 8:48 PM Savona station | 2h09 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 9:33 PM Savona station | 2h13 | 11:46 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 9:33 PM Savona station | 2h09 | 11:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 995 | 9:33 PM Savona station | 1h52 | 11:25 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 995 | 9:33 PM Savona station | 1h47 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 7:40 AM Savona | 2h01 | 9:41 AM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Savona | 2h01 | 10:41 AM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Savona to Portofino run on average 94 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 94 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:55 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Savona to Portofino 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 Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Savona to Portofino trains use the Savona to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Savona and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Savona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante A Spurcacciun-a, Vino e Farinata
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Savona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Savona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Savona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Savona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Savona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Savona Darsena, Mare Hotel, Hotel San Marco.
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