Reaching Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo

Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo are located on the stunning Ligurian coast, just 4 km apart, making them easily accessible by plane, train, car, or boat.

Below, you’ll find detailed travel options to help you reach our dive centres smoothly.

By Plane

The nearest airports to Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo are:

From the Airport to Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo

By Train:

    • From Pisa Airport, trains run directly to Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo.

    • From Genoa Airport, take a taxi or the VOLABUS shuttle (#100) to Genova Piazza Principe train station, then continue by train.

By Car:
Car rental is available at both airports for those who prefer to drive.

By Train

Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo are well-connected by frequent regional and intercity trains. You can check schedules and book tickets on Trenitalia.

Trains from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure

Departure: Genova Piazza Principe
Arrival: S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Journey time: ~45 minutes
Frequency: Every 30–40 minutes

Trains from Genoa to Rapallo

Departure: Genova Piazza Principe
Arrival: Rapallo
Journey time: ~45 minutes
Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Trains from Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure

Departure: Pisa Fermata Aeroporto
Arrival: S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
Journey time: ~90 minutes
Note: Some trains require a change at Pisa Centrale

Trains from Pisa to Rapallo

Departure: Pisa Fermata Aeroporto
Arrival: Rapallo
Journey time: ~90 minutes
Note: Some trains require a change at Pisa Centrale

Walking Directions from Train Stations

Both dive centres are 10–15 minutes on foot from their respective train stations. Taxis are also available at both stations.

    • Walking to Santa Margherita Ligure Dive Centre → Google Maps

    • Walking to Rapallo Dive Centre → Google Maps

For local bus services, visit Tigullio Trasporti.

By Car

    • Take the A12 motorway (Autostrada A12 Genova–Livorno)

    • Exit at Rapallo and follow signs for Santa Margherita Ligure

    • For a scenic drive, you can take the historic Via Aurelia, but note that it is winding and slow-moving, passing through small towns and villages

By Boat

During the summer months (April to September), you can reach Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo by ferry from Genoa.

Check schedules and availability here:

For more information on our dive centres:

For our Santa Margherita Ligure dive centre: google maps
For our Rapallo dive base: google maps