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Compare train for Genoa to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Portofino
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Portofino, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 4m faster (46m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€7 vs €9). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Portofino
How to get from Genoa to Portofino by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Portofino is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 326510:32 AM 0h42 Genoa Piazza Principe 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 326510:32 AM 0h42 Genoa Piazza Principe 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 6579:47 AM 0h27 Genoa Piazza Principe 10:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 32732:32 PM 0h42 Genoa Piazza Principe 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 327510:52 PM 0h43 Genoa Piazza Principe 11:35 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 123318:14 AM 0h44 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 45 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Portofino as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Portofino by train.
- 32 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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