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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18361 · Regionale Veloce 3270Cheapest
94742 · 4731Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 3261Other options
Regionale 18361+
Intercity 670
Regionale 18367 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261
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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 bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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