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Museo Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini
Set in the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, this museum displays personal items and documents from his early life.
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Lucca run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at L 82 but you can travel from only L 72 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price L 82 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Lucca trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19345 · Regionale 18647 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h37 | 9:05 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18705 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h32 | 10:09 AM Lucca station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19161 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h13 | 10:50 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19161 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h04 | 10:41 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale 18649 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h27 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 · Regionale 18729 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h02 | 12:01 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19242 · Regionale 19199 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h00 | 12:59 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18707 · Regionale 19204 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h29 | 11:53 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18707 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h15 | 10:39 AM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12333+ Intercity 505+ Regionale 18725 | 9:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h33 | 11:33 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 18427 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h15 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 18801 · Regionale 19167 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h00 | 2:16 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale 19169 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h05 | 6:20 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 18809 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 2:33 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale 18809 | 12:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h23 | 2:33 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12367+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 18459 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 3:30 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18543 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h16 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18819 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h51 | 5:09 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12393+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 18875 | 3:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h34 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 18875 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h24 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19256 · Regionale 19183 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h58 | 9:13 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12403+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 18879 | 4:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h26 | 6:32 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 18887 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h24 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 · Regionale 18903 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h54 | 8:09 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale 18907 · Regionale 19187 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h44 | 9:00 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale 18907 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h23 | 8:39 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18927 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 10:34 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
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Set in the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, this museum displays personal items and documents from his early life.
Lucca’s leading art museum in a former palace, with paintings, decorative arts, and insight into the city’s noble history.
A major museum of sacred art and archaeology beside the cathedral, known for treasures tied to Lucca’s religious heritage.
Lucca’s fully walkable Renaissance walls form a broad tree-lined promenade with classic views, cycling paths, and local daily life.
The city’s main shopping street links major squares and landmarks, perfect for strolling through Lucca’s elegant historic core.
A lively square on the Roman forum site, framed by San Michele church and historic buildings, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Hearty Tuscan soup of cannellini beans, kale, black cabbage, potatoes, and stale bread. A rustic Lucca staple shaped by peasant cooking traditions.
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine, black pepper, herbs, and tomato. It is a beloved Lucchese main linked to local tavern and family cooking.
Lucchese ring-shaped sweet bread with raisins and anise. Traditionally enjoyed at festivals and with coffee or sweet wine.
Refined restaurant with creative Tuscan cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service in an intimate upscale setting.
Historic Lucchese restaurant known for traditional Tuscan cooking, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere inside the walls.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving classic Lucca dishes, handmade pasta, and hearty mains in a cozy, old-style setting.
Moderate for Tuscany: lodging and dining are below Florence, while local buses and bike-friendly sights keep daily costs manageable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Lucca trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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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