The distance between Lucca and Portofino is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lucca to Portofino by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portofino → Lucca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rapallo.
There are several options for getting from Lucca to Portofino by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Lucca and Portofino is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lucca and Portofino by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucca to Portofino is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Portofino, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Portofino. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Portofino. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio, Rapallo and S.Margherita - Hotel Lido. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Portofino. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lucca and Portofino. We recommend that you drive to Portofino. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Portofino. We recommend that you take the train to Rapallo. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Portofino is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Portofino. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lucca and Portofino. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Portofino is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 142km (88 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
The following major airports near Portofino offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.