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Centro Espositivo Ex Convento delle Clarisse
Municipal exhibition venue in a former convent, hosting art, history, and cultural shows tied to Levanto and Liguria.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 05
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
1 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 05
1
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lucca to Levanto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Levanto will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 1 buses from Lucca to Levanto, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Levanto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Levanto:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Levanto costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Levanto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 15m by car) and save roughly $25 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $35). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Levanto buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
206 | 7:00 PM Lucca, Stazione FS | 1h45 | 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
![]() | 1:20 AM Lucca | 1h05 | 2:25 AM Levanto | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Lucca to Levanto run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Most Lucca to Levanto buses use the Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara to La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucca and Levanto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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Wi-Fi is available at Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara. ATMs are available at Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
Available at Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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