The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Santa Margherita Ligure on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 341 km distance in an average of 6 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 36 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€103 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €181 Average price |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:33 PM Zurich | 5h40 | 9:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Zurich | 7h10 | 11:43 AM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Zurich | 7h04 | 3:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure
Trains from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 211 miles (341 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 19:46 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Santa Margherita Ligure from $28 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Santa Margherita Ligure
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 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
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