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Museo del Parco
Open-air contemporary sculpture museum in nearby Villa Durazzo park, featuring works integrated into landscaped gardens with sea views.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sestri Levante for Santa Margherita Ligure on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 22 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 Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
The journey is about 12m faster (21m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€4) vs $8 (€7)). 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 Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 3254 | 5:26 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h24 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:40 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h25 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:05 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12324 | 6:57 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 7:19 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:16 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h21 | 7:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 7:58 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h21 | 8:19 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 8:26 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12344 | 8:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 9:11 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12354 | 9:24 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h29 | 9:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12358 | 9:47 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:39 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12368 | 10:47 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 11:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12374 | 11:31 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h25 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 12:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12384 | 12:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h27 | 12:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12388 | 12:45 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h28 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 1:24 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h20 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12394 | 1:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h25 | 1:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12398 | 1:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 2:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 2:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12404 | 2:31 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 2:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12408 | 2:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 3:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 3:24 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h20 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12414 | 3:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12416 | 3:50 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 4:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12422 | 4:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h25 | 4:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 5:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12438 | 5:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3064 | 5:53 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h27 | 6:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 6:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12442 | 6:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h24 | 6:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12448 | 7:02 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 7:28 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 7:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12452 | 7:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h24 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12458 | 7:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 8:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 8:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12470 | 9:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3286 | 10:24 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h18 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12482 | 10:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12300 | 11:08 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h29 | 11:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 32 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Santa Margherita Ligure — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Margherita Ligure trip today.
Open-air contemporary sculpture museum in nearby Villa Durazzo park, featuring works integrated into landscaped gardens with sea views.
Small museum inside the historic hilltop castle in nearby Portofino, combining local history, architecture, and panoramic viewpoints.
Major modern art museum in nearby Genoa Nervi with works by Italian artists, useful for travelers wanting a broader Ligurian cultural itinerary.
The town’s scenic seafront promenade, lined with palms, hotels, and harbor views; ideal for a classic walk and sunset photos.
Hiking network accessible from the town, offering panoramic paths through Mediterranean vegetation toward Portofino and hill hamlets.
Terraced gardens around Villa Durazzo with manicured greenery, viewpoints, and a refined atmosphere popular for photography.
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta traditionally served with basil pesto, often with potatoes and green beans. It is one of the signature dishes of the Riviera di Levante.
Classic Ligurian flatbread with olive oil and salt, eaten throughout the day. In Santa Margherita Ligure it is a staple snack from bakeries and bars.
Very thin baked focaccia filled with soft cheese, a celebrated specialty of nearby Recco and widely enjoyed along this coast.
Well-known restaurant near the center serving refined Ligurian cuisine, pasta, and seafood in an elegant long-running setting.
Established seafood restaurant on the waterfront, known for classic Ligurian fish dishes and a polished traditional atmosphere.
Traditional trattoria appreciated for local recipes, pasta, and fish, with a warm and informal atmosphere.
Prices are above average for Italy, especially in peak season. Hotels and waterfront dining cost more than in inland towns.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis is enough.
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