- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
43
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 $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 43 trains that leave Sestri Levante for Santa Margherita Ligure on Thu, Aug 06, 43 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 16 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 19 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 12480
Regionale 12426
Regionale 12408
Regionale Veloce 3016
Regionale 12380
Regionale Veloce 3258
Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale Veloce 3270Omio 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 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $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 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 vs $8). 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, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 12410 | 3:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 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 12420 | 4:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 4:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12426 | 4:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 5:13 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 12430 | 5:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 5:54 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 3278 | 6:26 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h19 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12440 | 6:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 6:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12446 | 6:47 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 7:13 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 12450 | 7:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12456 | 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 12480 | 10:30 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:32 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 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 3360 | 6:21 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 6:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22818 | 6:31 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 6:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h21 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12328 | 7:05 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12338 | 7:24 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 7:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:58 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h23 | 8:21 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 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 12370 | 11:32 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12378 | 11:47 AM Sestri Levante station | 0h26 | 12:13 PM 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 12380 | 12:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 12:54 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 12390 | 1:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 1:54 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 12400 | 2:32 PM Sestri Levante station | 0h22 | 2:54 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 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 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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.
Nearby major maritime museum in Genoa with ships, navigation exhibits, and immersive displays, an excellent excursion from Santa Margherita.
Town museum inside Villa Durazzo, presenting local history, period rooms, and cultural exhibitions in an elegant aristocratic residence.
Historic abbey complex with guided cultural visits to cloisters, gardens, and decorated rooms, functioning as a heritage exhibition site.
Palm-lined seafront promenade ideal for strolling, people-watching, and views of the harbor, villas, and fishing boats.
Characterful historic center with narrow lanes, colorful facades, and everyday local life. Best explored slowly on foot.
Scenic pedestrian route toward Paraggi and Portofino, loved for cliffside sea views, coves, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
Focaccia col formaggio is Liguria’s ultra-thin cheese-filled flatbread, famed nearby in Recco and widely loved around the Gulf of Tigullio.
Pesto alla Genovese is the region’s signature basil sauce, traditionally pounded with pine nuts, Parmigiano, pecorino, garlic and olive oil.
Farinata is a baked chickpea flour pancake with olive oil, a classic Ligurian street food valued for its simple coastal tradition.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a grand villa hotel, known for elegant Ligurian seafood and polished fine-dining service.
Well-known local spot for straightforward regional cooking, including seafood, pasta and Ligurian specialties in a relaxed setting.
Historic seafront restaurant near the harbor, appreciated for classic Ligurian fish dishes, pasta and a traditional Riviera atmosphere.
Prices are higher than many Italian towns due to Riviera tourism. Hotels and dining rise in peak season, while local trains and buses stay fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Caprera, Santa Margherita Ligure
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sestri Levante to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Sestri Levante to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Sestri Levante and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sestri Levante 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 Polpo Mario, Osteria Mattana
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sestri Levante. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sestri Levante. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sestri Levante: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sestri Levante: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sestri Levante: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vis a Vis, Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Hotel Miramare.
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.
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