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How do you get from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure?

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Carter Sullivan

Updated on March 10, 2026

How do you get from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure?

It takes an average of 50m to travel from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (25 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and tickets for this journey start from €2.80 when you book in advance.

People also ask, how do you get from Genoa to Santa Margherita?

It takes an average of 59m to travel from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (25 km). There are normally 84 trains per day travelling from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and tickets for this journey start from €2.80 when you book in advance.

Beside above, how far is Genoa from Santa Margherita Ligure? 23 km

Similarly, it is asked, how do I get from Genoa Airport to Santa Margherita Ligure?

The best way to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Santa Margherita Ligure is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs 2€ - 6€. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 18 bus and bus, which costs 6€ and takes 2h 14m.

Is there a ferry from Genoa to Portofino?

Portofino can be reached by ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Camogli, Cinque Terre and Genoa. The closest train station is in Santa Margherita Ligure, where there's a bus connection to Portofino.

How do I get from Genoa to Portofino?

Take a train from Genoa Brignole train station to S. Margherita Ligure Portofino and then take the N. 82 bus 20 minutes to Portofino. The train timetable will be easy to look up but it will be the bus that's a pain.

How do I get from Genoa to Cinque Terre?

The easiest way to get to the Cinque Terre is by train. From Genoa (Genova), take the local train towards La Spezia and get off at your destination. From La Spezia, take the local train, Cinque Terre Express, in direction Levanto. This train stops in all of the five villages.

What is the best way to get to Portofino?

Getting there

Genoa, the nearest airport to Portofino, is served by Ryanair (0871 246 0000; ryanair.com) and British Airways (0344 493 0787; britishairways.com). From Genoa, Santa Margherita Ligure is accessible by train; taxis into Portofino from there cost €30 (£26), or the 82 bus runs every 20 minutes.

How do you get from Genoa to Milan?

Taking the train from Genoa to Milan

Trains on the Genoa-Milan route depart from Genova Piazza Principe station and arrive into Milano Centrale, taking an average of 1h 42m to complete the journey. To get from Genoa to Milan, you have the option of taking either an Intercity (IC) or a Regionale Veloce (RV) service.

Can you get to Portofino by car?

If you want to reach Portofino by car from Rapallo, I have good news for you because in just twenty minutes you will be there. The road to follow is the Provincial Road 227 of Portofino. You can leave your car in the covered pay car park located in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, open 24 hours a day.

How do you get to Portofino from the US?

How to Get to Portofino by Air, Train, Bus and Ferry:
  1. By Air. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, about 45km west of Portofino.
  2. By Train. The closest train station to Portofino is Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
  3. By Bus. Bus stop in Portofino.
  4. By Boat.
  5. By Car.