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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 | $61 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 $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $21.
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 itās the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3025 Ā· Regionale Veloce 327312:05 PM3h09Milan Rogoredo3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 3025 Ā· Regionale Veloce 327312:05 PM3h09Milan Rogoredo3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BUS L679E+
Regionale Veloce 32856:15 PM2h54Milan9:09 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 Ā· Regionale Veloce 30157:26 AM3h26Milan Rogoredo10:52 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3025 Ā· Regionale 1239912:05 PM3h31Milan Rogoredo3:36 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3333 Ā· Regionale 124394:05 PM3h35Milan Rogoredo7:40 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
BUS L685E+
Regionale 124717:58 PM2h59Milan10:57 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$221One-way1 transfer
BUS L675E+
Regionale 124495:12 PM3h29Milan8:41 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$221One-way1 transfer
BUS L665H+
Regionale TTPER 88122 Ā· Regionale Veloce 327712:00 PM5h14Milan Centrale5:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$221One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $21.
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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