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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m 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 |
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 Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 30m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$81One-way0 transfers
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- 473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 473110:00 PM1h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 32814:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale7:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 327312:25 PM2h49Milan Centrale3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3069 · Regionale Veloce 32658:25 AM2h49Milan Centrale11:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
- 47041:05 PM2h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:40 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM5h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:05 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, Italo.
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