The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $26.
Of the 33 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Milan every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
Regionale 12412 · Regionale Veloce 3038
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376 · Regionale 3075
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale 3071
Regionale Veloce 3016
Intercity 652
Intercity 674
Intercity 684
Intercity 680
Intercity 670Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 126 km
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Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trains for today, Friday, 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 22854 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | 1:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h53 | 4:39 pm Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674 | 2:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h13 | 4:59 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 | 2:55 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 5:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 635 | 2:55 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h04 | 5:59 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:02 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h19 | 6:21 pm Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 | 3:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h53 | 6:39 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:14 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h41 | 7:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 680 | 4:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 7:04 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale 12180 · Regionale Veloce 3042 | 4:55 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 7:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681 | 5:10 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h54 | 8:04 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h53 | 8:39 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 5:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h35 | 8:21 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 6:46 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h13 | 8:59 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12450+ Intercity 639 | 6:55 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h04 | 9:59 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12450 · Regionale Veloce 3046 | 6:55 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h00 | 9:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:14 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h25 | 10:39 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 679 · Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3047 | 7:22 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 10:21 pm Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
| Saturday, 21 March | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 | 3:49 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 6:39 am Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 | 4:49 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 7:55 am Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Intercity 652 | 5:05 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h27 | 7:32 am Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 5:05 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h11 | 7:16 am Milan Rogoredo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3019 | 5:32 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h08 | 8:40 am Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 | 6:36 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h28 | 9:04 am Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216+ Intercity 662 | 7:20 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h42 | 10:02 am Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12352+ Intercity 631 | 8:53 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h09 | 12:02 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12352 · Regionale Veloce 3026 | 8:53 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h02 | 11:55 am Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3261+ Intercity 666 | 10:03 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h56 | 12:59 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12372+ Intercity 745 | 10:57 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h05 | 2:02 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12372 · Regionale Veloce 3030 | 10:57 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h58 | 1:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 · Regionale 3071 | 11:46 am Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h53 | 2:39 pm Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 670 | 12:37 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h22 | 2:59 pm Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12392 · Regionale 3034 | 12:56 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 3:55 pm Milan Rogoredo | 1 change | |
Regionale 12392+ Intercity 1539 | 12:56 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h06 | 4:02 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale 3075 | 1:14 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h35 | 4:49 pm Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 665 · Intercity 510+ Regionale 3075 | 1:20 pm Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h11 | 4:31 pm Milan Rogoredo | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan from $6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santa Margherita Ligure and Milan
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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