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Compare train and bus for Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure 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 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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 (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 42m 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.
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How to get from Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM3h15Lucca5:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
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2:30 PM3h15Lucca5:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
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2:30 PM3h15Lucca5:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
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9:50 AM3h51Lucca1:41 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM3h15Lucca3:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h28Lucca6:58 PMSanta Margherita Ligure$171One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure
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- Around 30 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
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