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Compare bus and train for Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč752 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč752, while a bus costs an average of Kč990.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč752 Average price Cheapest | Kč990 Average price | Kč1455 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is Kč238 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average Kč990.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around Kč752 compared to roughly Kč1455 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč703. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 28m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
How to get from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza ItaliaKč4931One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza ItaliaKč4931One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+Regionale Veloce 32889:54 PM2h34Florence Campo di Marte12:28 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoKč9321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32741:00 PM3h45Florence Santa Maria Novella4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoKč5451One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32783:00 PM3h45Florence Santa Maria Novella6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoKč5451One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32782:53 PM3h52Florence Santa Maria Novella6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-PortofinoKč5451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM9h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della VittoriaKč5551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM11h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:05 AMGenoa, Piazza della VittoriaKč8511One-way1 transfer
054 · 0602:15 AM6h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della VittoriaKč12721One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is Kč238 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average Kč990.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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