The cheapest and fastest trains from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 22 trains that leave Vernazza station for Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino on Thu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 59 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 228246:00 AM0h59Vernazza station6:59 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 326110:09 AM0h48Vernazza station10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 32786:04 PM0h41Vernazza station6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 124304:31 PM1h23Vernazza station5:54 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale 122147:23 AM0h58Vernazza station8:21 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32786:04 PM0h41Vernazza station6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 326110:09 AM0h48Vernazza station10:57 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale 122147:23 AM0h58Vernazza station8:21 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale 228246:00 AM0h59Vernazza station6:59 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale 123104:51 AM0h59Vernazza station5:50 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino:
A bus is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 32m faster (53m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $23 (€19)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h23 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 680 | 4:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h02 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 6:04 PM Vernazza station | 0h41 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h23 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944+ Intercity 684 | 6:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h02 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12240 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h27 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h24 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:34 PM Vernazza station | 1h22 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
Regionale 12310 | 4:51 AM Vernazza station | 0h59 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:28 AM Vernazza station | 1h03 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 6:00 AM Vernazza station | 0h59 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:23 AM Vernazza station | 0h58 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12356 | 8:31 AM Vernazza station | 1h42 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12302 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 10:09 AM Vernazza station | 0h48 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:34 AM Vernazza station | 1h20 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22916 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:42 AM Vernazza station | 1h03 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h23 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22920+ Intercity 670 | 12:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h02 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h03 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h23 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928+ Intercity 674 | 2:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h02 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22932 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:42 PM Vernazza station | 1h03 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Trains from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino run on average 21 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:34, the last at 17:31. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 9:34 AM |
Last train 5:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Vernazza station and Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vernazza station to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Pippo a Vernazza
- Gelateria Vernazza
- Belforte
- Outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Albergo Barbara
- Hotel Gianni Franzi
- La Mala
- Free
- The station is small with a single entrance leading to the platforms.
- Train: Regional trains to La Spezia and Levanto
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino

