The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Portofino
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Portofino will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 54 trains that leave Rome for Portofino on Thu, Apr 02, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 377 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ETRUSCHI LINE 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 327810:12 AM8h33Rome Termini6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$471One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 327810:12 AM8h29Rome Termini6:41 PMRapallo station$471One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · Regionale 19346+
Intercity 6746:12 AM9h32Rome Termini3:44 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$531One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · TUSCANY LINE 4030+
Intercity 6746:12 AM9h27Rome Termini3:39 PMRapallo station$541One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 32828:20 AM12h29Rome Termini8:49 PMZoagli station$541One-way2 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 85564:20 PM4h00Rome Termini8:20 PMRapallo station$891One-way0 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+
Regionale 124474:20 PM4h27Rome Termini8:47 PMZoagli station$921One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 32616:23 AM4h35Rome Termini10:58 AMRapallo station$951One-way1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 861611:57 AM4h36Rome Termini4:33 PMRapallo station$961One-way0 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+
Regionale Veloce 32824:20 PM4h38Rome Termini8:58 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$921One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Portofino
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $47 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Portofino train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Portofino trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h48 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale 12407 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h54 | 2:51 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 9:57 AM Rome Termini | 4h36 | 2:33 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 11:12 AM Rome Termini | 6h32 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684+ Regionale 12437 | 11:12 AM Rome Termini | 6h38 | 5:50 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684 | 11:12 AM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 11:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h03 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 11:42 AM Rome Termini | 4h59 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 12427 | 11:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h08 | 4:50 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale 12446 | 11:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h21 | 5:03 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9640+ Intercity 679 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h00 | 6:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 1:42 PM Rome Termini | 5h07 | 6:49 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 1:42 PM Rome Termini | 5h16 | 6:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518 | 1:42 PM Rome Termini | 5h02 | 6:44 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 6:20 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h38 | 6:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale 12447 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h27 | 6:47 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 2:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 7:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 2:57 PM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 7:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12461 | 2:57 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 8:14 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+ Intercity 887 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h57 | 9:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+ Intercity 887+ Regionale 12481 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h51 | 10:11 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652+ Intercity 887 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 6h02 | 9:22 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
9992 | 4:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 9:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
9992 | 4:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h18 | 9:23 PM Genoa Brignole | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 822+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 5:04 PM Rome Ostiense | 5h40 | 10:44 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 822+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 5:04 PM Rome Ostiense | 5h51 | 10:55 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 822+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 5:04 PM Rome Ostiense | 5h58 | 11:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4140+ InterCityNotte 899+ Intercity 658 | 6:12 PM Rome Termini | 11h25 | 5:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4140+ InterCityNotte 899+ Intercity 658 | 6:12 PM Rome Termini | 11h19 | 5:31 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674+ Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653+ Intercity 658 | 7:48 PM Rome Termini | 9h49 | 5:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674+ Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653+ Intercity 658 | 7:48 PM Rome Termini | 9h43 | 5:31 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 10:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 7h35 | 5:50 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12214 | 10:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 8h06 | 6:21 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 12321 | 10:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 7h56 | 6:11 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 36992 | 1:05 AM Rome Ostiense | 5h19 | 6:24 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 36992+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 1:05 AM Rome Ostiense | 5h39 | 6:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 36992+ Regionale 12331 | 1:05 AM Rome Ostiense | 6h02 | 7:07 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · TUSCANY LINE 4030+ Intercity 674 | 4:12 AM Rome Termini | 9h27 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124 · Regionale 19346+ Intercity 674 | 4:12 AM Rome Termini | 9h32 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 4:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h35 | 8:58 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 4:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h39 | 9:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale 12366 | 4:23 AM Rome Termini | 4h40 | 9:03 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12359 | 4:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h09 | 9:51 AM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 4:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h12 | 9:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12376 | 4:42 AM Rome Termini | 5h21 | 10:03 AM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 4:42 AM Rome Termini | 4h55 | 9:37 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4098 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 12h29 | 6:49 PM Zoagli station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 1:17 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 1:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Tuscany Line 18289+ Intercity 674 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 5h49 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Tuscany Line 18289+ Intercity 674 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 5h54 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 8:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h33 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4130 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 8:12 AM Rome Termini | 8h29 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 8:28 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 2:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 | 8:28 AM Rome Termini | 5h30 | 1:58 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 8:28 AM Rome Termini | 5h38 | 2:06 PM Zoagli station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Rome to Portofino
Trains from Rome to Portofino run on average 60 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo from Rome to Portofino trainsIntercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Rome and Portofino from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Portofino
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Portofino by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portofino, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
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