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How to get fromLucca to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucca to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Viareggio to Chiavaritrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    3h 53m
    €25–43

  2. Drive  141.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lucca to Portofinocar car 141.7 km
    1h 33m
    €23–33

  3. Bus, train, line 1 ferry via Genova Brignole

    1. Take the bus from Lucca to Genoabus bus
    2. Take the train from Genova Brignole to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 1m
    €27–37

  4. Train, line 1 ferry via La Spezia

    1. Take the train from Viareggio to La Spezia Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    4h 3m
    €24–145

  5. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from LUCCA Piazzale Verdi to Viareggio P.Za D'Azegliobus bus E2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Viareggio to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain train Ec
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 37m
    €49–75

Lucca to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lucca to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Viareggio, take the train to Chiavari, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to Portofino via Genoa, Genova Brignole, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 5h 1m.

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