Camogli Travel Guide with Boat Schedules & Prices
Connect to Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo and Portofino National Park.
Visit San Fruttuoso Beach & Abbey or Complete Your Ring Hike by Boat.
How to Get to San Fruttuoso Beach / Battelli, Traghetti Orari 2024 / Fähre Zeitplan 2024
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Check the Ferry Website HERE for recent changes before your departure.
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| Camogli. Oratorio of San Prospero. |
You can easily connect to the south side of the peninsula (Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Portofino) at San Fruttuoso and enjoy the fabulous ferry trip to Portofino and Santa Margherita. These routes are covered by our article on SMT ferries: Link: Portofino Ferry Boat Schedules from Rapallo and Santa Margherita.
The Blue Line ferry boats operate between Recco & Camogli to Punta Chiappa & San Fruttuoso.
The Green Line is an excursion originating in Genoa that allows a round trip from Recco & Camogli to Portofino via San Fruttuoso. The excursion is offered from late March 31 to mid-October. The schedule is offered on most days in mid-summer and on weekends in the shoulder period. Check for more info: Green Line Schedule.
Note: The Camogli to Portofino trip can also be made daily by changing boat lines at San Fruttuoso.
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Reality check: Schedules change. Mistakes happen. Double check the info locally before departure.The Blue Line Camogli to San Fruttuoso via Punta Chiappa
One-Way €9.00 Round Trip €14.00 Child RT=One way. Punta Chiappa €3.00 less. Holiday=Sunday
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Ferry boat from Camogli to San Fruttuoso.
Shadowgate photo
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April-May M-F 8:00/10:00 Hourly to 16:00 but no 13:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 Hourly to 16:00
June M-F 8:00/10:00 Hourly to 17:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 Hourly to 17:00
July/Aug. M-F 8:00 Hourly to 18:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 Hourly to 18:00
Sept.1-16 M-F 8:00/10:00 Hourly to 17:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 Hourly to 17:00
Sept.17-30 M-F 8:00/10:00 Hourly to 16:00 but no 13:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 Hourly to 16:00
October M-F 8:00 / 11:00 /12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 / 11:00 /12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Nov.-March M-F 8:00 / 11:00 - - / 15:00
Sa-Sun 9:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Trip Planning Note: Recco is closer to the autostrada and it's easier to park than Camogli. Tickets allow stopovers.
The Blue Line Return San Fruttuoso to Camogli
Return boats to Camogli:
Mornings: 30 minutes after each of the above times for 8:00 to 12:00 boats
Afternoons: 1 hour after for 13:00 and later boats.
(Exceptions, in Oct. the 14:00 boat returns at 14:30 and from Nov.-March, the 11:00 M-F boat returns at 12:30.)
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Renting A Car in Italy. If you drive in urban areas at home, you can drive in Italy. Car rental prices are important, but don't rent based solely on low price and stick to well known companies. We have articles to help you:
Link: Independent Car Rental Reviews for Italy
Link:Car Rental Tips for Italy - Pick It Up Right
Link: Where to Rent a Car from Cinque Terre? Also useful for the Portofino area.
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Link: Independent Car Rental Reviews for Italy
Link:Car Rental Tips for Italy - Pick It Up Right
Link: Where to Rent a Car from Cinque Terre? Also useful for the Portofino area.
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The Blue Line Recco to San Fruttuoso via Camogli & Punta Chiappa.
One-Way €10.00 Round Trip €15.00 Recco-Camogli €2.50/€4.00 Child RT=One way Holiday=Sunday.
April-May Sat-Sun 9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45
June Daily 9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45 / 16:45
July-Aug Daily 9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45 / 16:45 /17:45
Sept.1-16 Daily 9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45 / 16:45
Sept. 17-30 Sat-Sun 9:45 / 10:45 / 11:45 / 13:45 / 14:45 / 15:45
Planning Note: Recco is easier to park and nearer the autostrada than Camogli. Tickets allow stopovers.
The Blue Line Return San Fruttuoso to Recco via Camogli.
April-May Sat-Sun 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
June M-F 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / - / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00
June Sa-Sun 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00
July-Aug Daily 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00
Sept.1-16 Daily 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / - / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00
Sept.17-30 Sa-Sun 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
October Sat-Sun 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
For advice and reviews on guidebooks for Liguria, Florence, Rome, Venice & more, read our article:
Rick Steves Pocket Cinque Terre also covers Portofino & Santa Margherita.
More Boat Info
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| Fisherman headed out to night fish with lights. Camogli Harbor, Liguria photo: Alvaro |
These boats are operated by Golfo Paradiso Trasporti which also provides service from Genoa Old Port and Genoa Nervi as far as Cinque Terre & Portovenere. They also offer nighttime cruises, whale watch cruises, and special event cruises. Learn more on the official website Golfo Paradiso Trasporti.
More Travel Info
Round Trips. Travelers can create a ring by linking to SMT ferry boats coming from the Gulf of Tigullio further south. For example, travel from Camogli to San Fruttuoso on a Golfo Paradiso ferry, and then an SMT ferry from San Fruttuoso to Portofino & Santa Margherita and take a train back to Camogli. The SMT ferry information can be found in our article: Portofino Ferry Boat Schedules from Rapallo and Santa Margherita
The Trip to Italy The 2014 movie with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon was partially filmed on locations in Camogli and San Fruttuoso. In the movie, they stay at the hotel Cenobio dei Dogi (book below) overlooking Camogli and the bay, and enjoy a meal at the restaurant La Cantina on the beach at San Fruttuoso. Please impersonate responsibly.
More Good Area Stories by Us
Portofino - Hike Camogli to San Fruttuoso. A do-able hike from Camogli to San Fruttuoso.
Getting to Portofino - Walking Hiking and More Two great walks from Santa Margherita.
Portofino - From Fishing Village to Icon Some cultural history that will make you sing.
Useful Websites by Not Us
PortofinoTrek Website Good infomation on this multilingual local website, including lots of hiking information.
Parco Portofino (English) The park website has good information for all types of visitors.
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Where to Stay
Here are our four Camogli recommendations with links at different price levels. These lodgings get very favorable reviews. To see all Camogli hotels listed, use this link: Booking.Com.Camogli
Cenobio dei Dogi Well located with a private beach and green space on the edge of Camogli center.
Villa Rosmarino Beautifully located overlooking town and the sea. Well run and friendly as heck
Hotel Casamona In town over the beach, well run, and very well rated by reviewers on Trip Advisor.
B&B La Gabbianella People love this place. Convenient location. A value with views and hospitality.
We'd be very grateful if you use this Booking.Com.Italy link to book wherever you stay in Italy.
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Getting There
If you are coming just for the day and taking a boat, Recco is closer to the autostrada and it's easier to park than in Camogli. You can stop off and see Camogli on a Recco to San Fruttuoso ticket.
Train. Recco, Camogli. Santa Margherita, and Rapallo have train service. Ferrovie Italiane (EN)
Bus. Both Camogli and Recco have bus service by ATP: ATP Website.
Driving. From the A12 Autostrada, Genova-Livorno, take the Recco / Camogli exit. Drive toward the center of Recco, and at a traffic circle there, follow a directional sign to Camogli. Keep driving and do not turnoff into streets marked ZTL or residents only. Drive to and park in the large Parking area 1 at the far end of Camogli. Parking is by payment - change only!
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