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Compare train and bus for Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 23m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure
How to get from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 32658:30 AM2h44Turin Porta Nuova11:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 32658:30 AM2h44Turin Porta Nuova11:14 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Regionale 1238610:40 AM2h33Turin Porta Nuova1:13 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$311One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 327312:30 PM2h44Turin Porta Nuova3:14 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2133 · Regionale 124273:30 PM3h07Turin Porta Nuova6:37 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2131 · Regionale 124172:30 PM3h07Turin Porta Nuova5:37 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Santa Margherita Ligure take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Turin and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Turin Porta Nuova and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Buses mostly depart from Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Busitalia, GoOpti, Itabus.
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