- 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.
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 $27 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.
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Regionale 18622 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261
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Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19360 · Regionale Veloce 3278
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Regionale 18514+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
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FRECCIABIANCA 8626
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Intercity 684
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Regionale 18520+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
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Trains from Lucca to Portofino run on average 51 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. 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 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Trains per day 51 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Portofino trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 18620+ Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3258 | 5:58 AM Lucca station | 2h46 | 8:44 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18620+ Intercity 662 | 5:58 AM Lucca station | 2h33 | 8:31 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
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 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h34 | 10:57 AM 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 18622 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:59 AM Lucca station | 2h58 | 10:57 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18622 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 7:59 AM Lucca station | 2h54 | 10:53 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19155 · Regionale 19239 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 8:26 AM Lucca station | 6h19 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19155 · Regionale 19239 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 8:26 AM Lucca station | 6h15 | 2:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666+ Regionale 12370 | 8:30 AM Lucca station | 3h24 | 11:54 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 19151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 8:39 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h15 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19155 · Regionale 19239 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 8:40 AM San Pietro a Vico | 6h05 | 2:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Regionale 12370 | 8:49 AM Lucca station | 3h05 | 11:54 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 8:49 AM Lucca station | 2h48 | 11:37 AM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19202 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 11:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 5h15 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19197 · Regionale 18624+ Intercity 674 | 12:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h04 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18624+ Intercity 674 | 12:59 PM Lucca station | 2h40 | 3:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18624+ Intercity 674 | 12:59 PM Lucca station | 2h45 | 3:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18512+ Intercity 510 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 2h28 | 3:58 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 3h11 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18512+ Intercity 510+ Regionale 12416 | 1:30 PM Lucca station | 2h46 | 4:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 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 18490 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 3h01 | 4:41 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 3h05 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19165 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 2:17 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h28 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 1h53 | 4:23 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18514+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3274 | 2:30 PM Lucca station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 3h02 | 5:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 2h57 | 5:39 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19360 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19360 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 3h11 | 6:41 PM Rapallo station | 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 19211 · Regionale 18522+ Intercity 684 | 4:49 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h55 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 3h28 | 8:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18522+ Intercity 684 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 2h09 | 7:39 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18522+ Intercity 684 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 2h14 | 7:44 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 5:30 PM Lucca station | 3h24 | 8:54 PM Rapallo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18594+ FRECCIAROSSA 8556 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 8:09 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19173+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 12470 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h34 | 9:55 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+ Intercity 518 | 6:30 PM Lucca station | 2h14 | 8:44 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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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 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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