How to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure

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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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$21

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$8

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$60

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Santa Margherita Ligure including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure

How to get from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285
    6:25 PM2h44
    Milan Centrale
    9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285
    6:25 PM2h44
    Milan Centrale
    9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 687
    9:10 PM2h07
    Milan Centrale
    11:17 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281
    4:25 PM2h49
    Milan Centrale
    7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273
    12:25 PM2h49
    Milan Centrale
    3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277
    2:25 PM2h49
    Milan Centrale
    5:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM3h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:20 PMRapallo, Rapallo
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM3h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:35 PMZoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure

Travel to Santa Margherita Ligure easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Santa Margherita Ligure including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

The distance from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure often also extend their vacation to go to Genoa, Portofino, Rapallo, Milan Centrale, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santa Margherita Ligure and these popular destinations at a great price.
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