- Must visit
Museo dell'Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$26
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 4 m
Trains on Sep 20
67
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Portofino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Portofino will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Lucca to Portofino without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18630 · Regionale 19374 · Regionale 3286
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006
Regionale 18516 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096
Regionale 18506 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 19380 · Regionale Veloce 3288
Regionale 18516+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
Regionale 18528+
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
Regionale 18506+
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
Intercity 666
Regionale 18510+
Intercity 670
Regionale 18520+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Portofino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Portofino trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19173+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h34 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19179 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 3286 | 6:24 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h18 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18524+ Intercity 518 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h14 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 3286 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 4h12 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18524+ Intercity 518+ Regionale Veloce 3282 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h28 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 3286 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 4h08 | 10:38 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19173 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 3286 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 3h56 | 10:38 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19173 · Regionale 19378 · Regionale 3286 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 4h00 | 10:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18528+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 7:30 PM Lucca station | 2h25 | 9:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18528+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 7:30 PM Lucca station | 2h02 | 9:32 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19175+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 7:38 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 11:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18606+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 8:42 PM Lucca station | 2h55 | 11:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18606+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630+ Regionale 12300 | 8:42 PM Lucca station | 2h51 | 11:33 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19183 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 9:04 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h24 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 9:30 PM Lucca station | 2h54 | 12:24 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 9:30 PM Lucca station | 2h58 | 12:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
Regionale 19145 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:01 AM Lucca station | 4h52 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19145 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:01 AM Lucca station | 4h56 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19149+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12374 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h33 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19149+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h34 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19149 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 5h22 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 3h00 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488+ FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 3h04 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666 | 8:30 AM Lucca station | 3h07 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12374 | 8:30 AM Lucca station | 3h26 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18506 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 3h11 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18506+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 2h07 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18506+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12374 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 2h26 | 11:56 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18506 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18562 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 3h03 | 12:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18562 · Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 2h59 | 12:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18562+ InterCityNotte 794 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 3h15 | 12:57 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19161+ Intercity 670 | 10:32 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h12 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19161 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 10:32 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h13 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18510+ Intercity 670 | 11:30 AM Lucca station | 2h09 | 1:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18510+ Intercity 670 | 11:30 AM Lucca station | 2h14 | 1:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18510 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 11:30 AM Lucca station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18510 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 11:30 AM Lucca station | 3h11 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19204 · Regionale 19245+ Intercity 680 | 11:54 AM San Pietro a Vico | 5h50 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19204 · Regionale 19245 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 11:54 AM San Pietro a Vico | 6h08 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 3h11 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18572 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:42 PM Lucca station | 2h59 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18572 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:42 PM Lucca station | 3h03 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19167 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3064 | 2:17 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h03 | 6:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18516+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18516 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 3h28 | 5:58 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18516+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 1h53 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18516 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 3h32 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18576 · Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 2h57 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18576 · Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 3h02 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18576 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 3h16 | 5:58 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18576 · Regionale 18373 · Regionale Veloce 3096 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 3h20 | 6:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 3h11 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19209 · Regionale 18520+ Intercity 684 | 4:00 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h44 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19212 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 4:29 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h29 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:30 PM Lucca station | 2h11 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 4:30 PM Lucca station | 2h15 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:30 PM Lucca station | 2h40 | 7:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 4:30 PM Lucca station | 2h36 | 7:06 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18590+ Intercity 684 | 4:42 PM Lucca station | 3h02 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18590+ Intercity 684 | 4:42 PM Lucca station | 2h57 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19370 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 3h24 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19370 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 3h28 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18594 · Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 3h16 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18594+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18594 · Regionale 18385 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 3h12 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucca to Portofino run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 48 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Portofino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portofino trip today.
Abbey museum in a secluded bay with historic interiors, cloisters, and monastic collections. It is one of the region’s most atmospheric cultural sites.
Museum inside Portofino’s hilltop castle with exhibitions on local history and culture, plus one of the best panoramic terraces in the village.
Museum area at the nearby Giannettino Luxoro villa with decorative arts and historic interiors. It is a refined lesser-known cultural stop on the coast.
Portofino’s famous harbor square lined with colorful buildings. It is the essential place to stroll, sit, and absorb the village atmosphere.
Scenic waterfront promenade around the harbor with postcard views of boats and facades. It is ideal for a short classic Portofino walk.
Popular path linking Portofino to San Fruttuoso through Portofino Natural Park. It rewards walkers with forest, cliffs, and sea views.
Traditional Genoese basil sauce with pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil, usually served with trofie. A Ligurian icon eaten throughout the Portofino area.
Thin savory chickpea pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria as a simple street food and naturally free of gluten ingredients.
Fresh ravioli filled with wild herbs, greens and ricotta, often served with butter, sage or light sauce. A classic festive pasta from the Ligurian coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Splendido with refined Ligurian tasting menus and panoramic Riviera views in a historic luxury hotel setting.
Waterfront fine dining in the harbor, known for fresh seafood, classic Ligurian dishes and polished service with iconic Portofino scenery.
Stylish restaurant and wine bar near the marina, serving seafood, pasta and Ligurian plates in a relaxed but polished setting.
Portofino is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, upscale dining, and premium waterfront cafés; transit costs are moderate.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca 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.

Most Lucca to Portofino trains use the Lucca to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucca and Portofino train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lucca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Giglio, Osteria Baralla
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lucca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lucca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lucca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lucca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Universe Lucca, Hotel Ilaria, Albergo San Martino.
S. Pietro A Vico is 4 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Pietro A Vico has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Available at S. Pietro A Vico: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
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