There are 4 ways to get from Lucca to Portofino by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lucca to Genoabus N503
3h 8m€70–92Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lucca to Portofinocar 141.7 km
1h 33m€23–34Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Viareggio to Rapallotrain Ic
3h 21m€32–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from LUCCA Piazzale Verdi to Viareggio P.Za D'Azegliobus E2 / ...
- Take the train from Viareggio to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofinotrain Ec
4h 21m€55–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Portofino is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lucca to Portofino is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Genoa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Portofino. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Rapallo via Viareggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Lucca and Portofino is 204 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Lucca to Portofino without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Lucca to Portofino, including transfers.
Lucca to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.
Lucca to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Viareggio station.
The best way to get from Lucca to Portofino is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Portofino, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lucca to Genoa 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Viareggio to Rapallo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Viareggio to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Viareggio to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Viareggio to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €50–75
- 2nd Class
- €30–40
Train from Viareggio to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lucca to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from LUCCA Piazzale Verdi to Viareggio P.Za D'Azeglio
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
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Booking & Getting There
Lucca to Portofino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Lucca to Portofino train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Rapallo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Portofino is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Lucca to Portofino.
There are 5105+ hotels available in Portofino.