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Compare train and bus for Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
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How to get from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32856:25 PM2h44Milan Centrale9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 32856:25 PM2h44Milan Centrale9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 6879:10 PM2h07Milan Centrale11:17 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 32814:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327312:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 32772:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale5:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM3h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:20 PMRapallo, Rapallo$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM3h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:35 PMZoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Italo.
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