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Take the train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo in 3 minutes
If you want to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo by train to take around 3 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 47 trains per day running on this route, which spans 1 mile (2 km). There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Rapallo. Trenitalia trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Rapallo.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo start from £2.12 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo by train
It takes an average of 3m to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo by train, over a distance of around 1 miles (2 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo and tickets for this journey start from £2.12 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | |
| Arrival station | Rapallo | |
| Journey time | From 3m | |
| Distance | 1 miles (2 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £2.12 | |
| Train and bus operators | Trenitalia, Trenord |
Trenitalia, Intercity and Trenord trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo
Trenitalia
Intercity
Trenord
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.
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Founded by Trenitalia and FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano), Trenord run suburban and regional trains in Lombardy and from Lombardy to Ticino, the Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. With Trenord, you can travel between Milan, Bergamo, Como, Varese, Pavia, Brescia, Chiasso, Milan Malpensa Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport in total comfort. All Trenord trains have First and Second Class and offer special discounts to travellers under 14, over 60 and groups.
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Intercity, Trenord and Regional trains classes from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo
Compare the different travel classes offered by Intercity, Trenord and Regional trains when travelling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo.
Intercity
Trenord
Regional trains
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
Second Class
Explore Lombardy and its neighbouring regions at an affordable price. You don't need to reserve a seat – just sit back and enjoy the views around you.
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
First Class
You can travel in Trenord's First Class only if you have a First Class ticket. Store your luggage in the dedicated luggage racks, sit back and enjoy your journey.
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
Second Class
Enjoy your journey with Trenitalia's regional trains. A First Class service may be available on some routes.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
Onboard services on Intercity, Trenord and Regional trains
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo.
Intercity
Trenord
Regional trains
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Intercity trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.
At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Intercity trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm. Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- If you can't fold your bike, some Intercity trains allow you to take your bike on board. However, you’ll need to book a space and buy a ticket. There are 6 bike spaces in coach 3 and 2 e-bike chargers.
- Small pets can travel on all Intercity trains free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains.
- You can take your bags on board Trenord trains free of charge, provided their dimensions do not exceed 80 x 110 x 40cm.
- You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenord trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off.
Trenord do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 travel for free on all Trenord trains if they don’t occupy a seat and sit on an adult’s lap.
- Children aged 4-13 get 50% off the standard fare.
- Each passenger can take only one bike onboard Trenord trains. Folding bikes and scooters that do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 80 x 120 x 45cm are allowed on board free of charge.
- If you can’t fold your bike, you may be able to take it onboard some Trenord trains. However, you’ll need to buy a ticket both for you and for your bike. Please note that the last coaches of some trains are only reserved for bikes of those working in the food delivery sector.
- Small pets can travel on all Trenord trains free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket for unlimited travel for the whole day you’re travelling. They also need to be kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
- Pets are not allowed on board on weekdays from 07:00 to 09:30 and from 17:30 to 19:30.
Passengers with disabilities can:
- Request, through the Lombardy Region, the IVOL regional card, which allows them to travel at a discounted price
- Buy the ticket on board without going through control checks
- Access the train with CartaBlu (free card for disabled passengers that live in Italy)
To request special assistance, passengers will need to call the toll-free number 800210955 (active every day from 08:15 to 19:45) at least 48 hours before departure.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's regional trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenitalia's regional trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off.
Trenitalia's regional trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if they’re accompanied by an adult and a seat is not assigned to them.
- Children aged 4-11 can get 50% off. Older children will need to have a full-price ticket.
- You can take your bike, hoverboard, monowheel or e-scooter free of charge if it can be folded and doesn’t exceed these dimensions: 120 x 80 x 45cm.
- If your bike can’t be folded, you’ll need to buy a bike ticket or another Second Class ticket.
- Small pets can travel on Trenitalia's regional trains free of charge if they’re placed in a carrier or cage with max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on Trenitalia's regional trains.
Cheap train tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Journey details
Want to know more about your journey from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
How long does the train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo take?
The average journey time by train between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Rapallo is 3 minutes, with around 47 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Rapallo by train?
The fastest journey time by train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo is 3 minutes.
How much does the train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo cost?
Train ticket prices from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo can start from as little as £2.12 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Is there a direct train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo?
Yes, it is possible to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo without having to change trains. There are 47 direct trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
What time does the first train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo leave?
The first train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo leaves at 00:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
What time does the last train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo leave?
The last train from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo leaves at 23:36. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
What's the distance between Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Rapallo by train?
Trains travelling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo cover a distance of around 1 miles (2 km) during the journey.
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If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.