- 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
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventimiglia to Portofino will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 49 trains that leave Ventimiglia for Portofino on Tue, Aug 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
Intercity 653+
Regionale Veloce 12321
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 3275
Regionale 12275 · Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449
Regionale 12337
Intercity 631+
Regionale 12361
Intercity 639+
Regionale 12469
Intercity 745+
Regionale 12381
Regionale 12337
Regionale 12337Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m 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 Ventimiglia to Portofino:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Portofino costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Portofino take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 33m 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 Ventimiglia to Portofino trains for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 3:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449 | 4:28 PM Ventimiglia station | 4h13 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12275+ Intercity 681 · Intercity 679 | 4:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h45 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale 12449 | 4:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h08 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12275 · Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 4:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h36 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 681 · Intercity 679 | 4:59 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h19 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12272 · Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 5:42 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h27 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 5:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h12 | 9:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 6:28 PM Ventimiglia station | 4h29 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12279+ Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 6:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 10:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 33343 | 6:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 5h06 | 11:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale 12471 | 6:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h24 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 639+ Regionale 12469 | 7:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 2h55 | 10:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12276 · Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 33343 | 7:42 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h57 | 11:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12276 · Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 687 | 7:42 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h38 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ Intercity 687 | 7:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h23 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383 · Regionale Veloce 33343 | 7:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h42 | 11:39 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | |||||
Intercity 653+ Regionale Veloce 12321 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h13 | 7:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 651 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h13 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337 | 5:50 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h08 | 8:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337 | 5:54 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h04 | 8:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 12358 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h36 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12255 · Regionale 12349 | 7:00 AM Ventimiglia station | 4h03 | 11:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12255 · Regionale 12349 | 7:05 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h58 | 11:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12257 · Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:20 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h54 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12286 · Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:39 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h35 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale 12369 | 8:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 4h09 | 12:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale 12369 | 8:33 AM Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 12:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12259 · Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 8:33 AM Vallecrosia station | 4h41 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12254+ Intercity 631+ Regionale 12361 | 8:41 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h23 | 12:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale 12361 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 2h54 | 12:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 9:20 AM Vallecrosia station | 3h54 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 1:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale 12381 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h03 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12267 · Regionale 12409 | 12:28 PM Ventimiglia station | 4h13 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12267 · Regionale 12409 | 12:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h08 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale 12409 | 1:04 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h37 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12269 · Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 1:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h41 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12269 · Regionale 12419 | 1:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12264 · Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 1:42 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 1:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h17 | 5:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429+ Intercity 673 | 2:28 PM Ventimiglia station | 3h47 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429 | 2:28 PM Ventimiglia station | 4h09 | 6:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 2:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h41 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429+ Intercity 673 | 2:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h42 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12429 | 2:33 PM Vallecrosia station | 4h04 | 6:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12268 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 3:42 PM Vallecrosia station | 3h32 | 7:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ventimiglia to Portofino run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 12:52 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia to Portofino trains use the Ventimiglia Stazione to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Ventimiglia and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ventimiglia Stazione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Marco Polo, La Grotta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ventimiglia Stazione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ventimiglia Stazione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ventimiglia Stazione: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sole Mare, Hotel Calypso, Hotel Provenza.
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