- 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 on Sep 08
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$12
Fastest journey on Sep 08
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
44 m
Trains on Sep 08
107
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Portofino will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 107 trains from La Spezia to Portofino, including 65 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 51 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 Veloce 3282
Regionale Veloce 3278
Regionale Veloce 3282
Regionale Veloce 3288
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
Intercity 518
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
Regionale Veloce 3278Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $31). 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, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Portofino trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 3:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 2:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 3:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674 | 2:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 3:43 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h40 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 | 3:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 5:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12234 · Regionale 12430 | 4:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 5:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 680 | 4:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h51 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 | 5:50 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 7:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12238 · Regionale 12450 | 6:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 7:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 684 | 6:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 7:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h42 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3282 | 7:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h41 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 8:03 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h43 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h43 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 8:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 9:51 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 8:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 8:46 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h46 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h41 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h37 | 10:52 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 9:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h41 | 10:56 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h18 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h14 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h18 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Regionale Veloce 3288 | 11:27 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h57 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:05 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h45 | 4:50 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:05 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 | 1:05 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h49 | 4:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h20 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h20 | 5:50 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12310 | 4:30 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 5:45 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h03 | 5:59 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 652 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h09 | 6:05 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h23 | 6:31 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 5:08 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h15 | 6:55 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22824 | 5:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h19 | 6:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12328 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h58 | 7:23 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12328 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h02 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale 12328 | 6:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h02 | 7:27 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 7:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 7:31 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 658 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 7:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h17 | 8:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12214 | 7:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h13 | 8:17 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 662 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h53 | 8:31 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h55 | 8:40 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h59 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h57 | 10:09 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 8:12 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 10:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 | 9:57 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h44 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 | 10:10 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h27 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h35 | 11:50 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h39 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h54 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 10:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h11 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale 12378 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h25 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale 12378 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h25 | 12:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h12 | 12:00 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h05 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 | 11:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h38 | 1:50 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 | 12:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h42 | 1:54 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h01 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 670 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h06 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h56 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 | 1:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h00 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Portofino run on average 90 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 55 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 90 |
Direct trains 55 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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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.
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Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino -> Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Portofino trains use the La Spezia Centrale to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
Ca' Di Boschetti is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
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