railtour suisse · City break

Santa Margherita Ligure

Two-day rail city break from Switzerland to Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

Santa Margherita Ligure, a rail journey with railtour suisse

Railtour Suisse offers this two-day, one-night city break to Santa Margherita Ligure, a resort town on the Gulf of Tigullio between Portofino and Rapallo on the Ligurian coast. The package includes a 2nd class return train journey from Switzerland and one night in a 3-star hotel, with no guide or organized excursions included. A direct train runs on weekends from April; at other times, or on other days, the journey goes via Milan and takes about 7 hours. The operator's highlights point to the town itself, plus easy reach of Portofino and Rapallo. No day-by-day itinerary is published, so this suits independent travelers exploring the coast at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact schedule and connections with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • No specific departure dates are listed in the evidence.
  • The direct train from Switzerland runs only on Saturdays and Sundays from April; at other times, or on other days, the journey is via Milan and takes about 7 hours.
  • The package includes only the hotel night and return train fare; meals are not listed as included.

Included

  • 1 night in a 3* hotel
  • 2nd class train journey (return)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The price includes a 2nd class return train journey between Switzerland and Santa Margherita Ligure or Sestri Levante.
What accommodation is included?
One night in a 3-star hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The package includes only the hotel night and the return train fare, with no guide or organized excursions listed, so it's an independent city break.
Is there a direct train?
Yes, on Saturdays and Sundays from April; otherwise the journey runs daily via Milan and takes about 7 hours.
What is there to see?
Highlights include Santa Margherita Ligure itself, plus the nearby resorts of Portofino and Rapallo.

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