- 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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Portofino will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 8 trains from Venice to Portofino, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 6 h 7 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.

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Trains from Venice to Portofino run on average 43 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 4h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Venice to Portofino.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Portofino trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 AM Venice | 6h10 | 12:20 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Venice | 6h04 | 1:14 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:48 AM Venice | 5h49 | 4:37 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Venice | 6h10 | 5:20 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Venice | 6h04 | 6:14 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:48 PM Venice | 5h13 | 7:01 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Venice | 6h07 | 9:17 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Venice | 6h07 | 10:17 PM Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice to Portofino with Frecciarossa, Intercity, and Regionale. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa, Italo, and Frecciabianca. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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.
Official public transport app
Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Portofino.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice to Portofino trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.