- 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 on Sep 20
€26
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€35
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 20
31
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 €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
It's difficult to get from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419
Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289
Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439
Regionale TRENORD 2616 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3063
Regionale TRENORD 2616 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+
Intercity 665
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+
Intercity 687
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+
Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+
Intercity 1549+
Regionale 12375
Regionale TRENORD 2632+
Intercity 673Omio 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 an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m 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 Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 4h 33m 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, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:02 PM Verona | 4h02 | 8:04 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:43 PM Verona | 4h54 | 9:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 2616 · Regionale TRENORD 2355 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 5:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h09 | 10:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2616 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 5:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h51 | 11:34 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2616+ Intercity 657 | 5:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h31 | 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2618+ Intercity 659+ TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 6:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h51 | 11:34 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2618 · Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 6:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h31 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 6:52 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h22 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2620+ Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12375 | 7:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h18 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Intercity 1549+ Regionale 12375 | 8:32 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h29 | 1:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12385 | 8:39 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h26 | 2:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12385 | 9:02 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h03 | 2:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3420 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 9:32 AM Verona Porta Vescovo | 4h44 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2624+ Intercity 665 | 9:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h33 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ Intercity 665 | 10:32 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 3h44 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h31 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:43 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h02 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2630+ Intercity 673 | 12:32 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 5h42 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2630 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 12:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h54 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12419 | 1:02 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h35 | 5:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2632+ Intercity 673 | 1:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h31 | 6:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12445 | 2:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 5h18 | 8:01 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439 | 2:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h57 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439 | 3:02 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h38 | 7:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 679 | 3:32 PM Verona Porta Vescovo | 4h42 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 679 | 3:43 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 4h31 | 8:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Verona to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €9 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 3h 18m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 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 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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