- 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
$33
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Verona 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 Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 995
Treno 17266 effettuato con bus VE20A · Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 995
Autobus VF042 · Regionale TRENORD 2640+
Intercity 995
Regionale TRENORD 2632+
BUS L675E+
Regionale 12449
Regionale TRENORD 2638+
BUS L685E+
Regionale 12471
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+
Intercity 679
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
Intercity 995
Autobus VF036+
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+
Intercity 679
Autobus VF044+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
Intercity 995
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+
Intercity 675+
Regionale 12441Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 4h 17m versus 3h 21m 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 Verona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus VF032 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 679 | 2:09 PM Verona | 6h09 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Treno 17190 effettuato con bus VE16A+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Intercity 679 | 2:31 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 5h47 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 679 | 2:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h35 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Autobus VF036+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Intercity 679 | 3:13 PM Verona | 5h05 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Intercity 679 | 3:30 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h48 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Treno 17266 effettuato con bus VE20A · Regionale TRENORD 2640+ Intercity 995 | 4:31 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 6h49 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2638+ BUS L685E+ Regionale 12471 | 4:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h14 | 10:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Autobus VF042 · Regionale TRENORD 2640+ Intercity 995 | 5:13 PM Verona | 6h07 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Treno 17202 effettuato con bus VE22A+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Intercity 995 | 5:31 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 5h49 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2640+ Intercity 995 | 5:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h37 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Autobus VF044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Intercity 995 | 6:09 PM Verona | 5h11 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Intercity 995 | 6:32 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h48 | 11:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Autobus VE02A · Regionale TRENORD 2620+ Intercity 665 | 6:57 AM Verona Porta Vescovo | 7h19 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2620+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12381 | 7:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h19 | 2:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Autobus VF010 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 665 | 8:09 AM Verona | 6h07 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 665 | 8:39 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h37 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 8:52 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h53 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 9:37 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h07 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Treno 17166 effettuato con bus VE08A · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 673 | 10:31 AM Verona Porta Vescovo | 7h44 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 12409 | 10:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h58 | 4:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Autobus VF022 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 673 | 10:49 AM Verona | 7h26 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 673 | 11:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h32 | 6:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Treno 17262 effettuato con bus VE14A · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 679 | 1:31 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 6h47 | 8:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 1:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h18 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2632+ BUS L675E+ Regionale 12449 | 1:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 6h58 | 8:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 Verona 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 Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure trains use the Verona Porta Nuova to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare Verona and Santa Margherita Ligure train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Verona Porta Nuova is 1 km from Verona city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Verona Porta Nuova 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: Burger King, Bistrot, Scambio, 12oz Coffee Joint, Bottega del Caffè, Spizzico, Lowengrube, Cibiamo
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are available at Verona Porta Nuova.
Ticket office support is available at Verona Porta Nuova. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse. Services provided by KiPoint, open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor. Open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.
Available at Verona Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Verona Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Verona Porta Nuova: Accessible facilities including restrooms, ramps, and parking. The Sala Blu mobility assistance is available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Maison de Amelie, Rezidenza Verona Porta Nuova, Daydreaming House.
Verona, Fiera is 2 km from Verona city centre. Public transport options include:
Verona, Fiera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Verona, Fiera.
Available at Verona, Fiera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Verona, Fiera: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
Verona Porta Vescovo is 1 km from Verona city centre. Public transport options include:
Verona Porta Vescovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Verona Porta Vescovo.
Ticket office support is available at Verona Porta Vescovo.
Available at Verona Porta Vescovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Verona Porta Vescovo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Verona Porta Vescovo: Elevators, ramps.
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
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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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