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Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 26m. 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 $15.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m 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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
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How to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47325:00 AM1h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers
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47325:00 AM1h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
47325:00 AM1h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 302810:58 AM2h37Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino1:35 PMMilan Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 30164:55 AM2h40Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino7:35 AMMilan Centrale$201One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 · Regionale Veloce 30212:46 PM2h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino5:35 PMMilan Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
47056:10 PM2h10Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia8:20 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 PM3h10Rapallo, Rapallo7:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM3h25Zoagli, SS 1 (Pedonale per Semorile)7:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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