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Museo Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini
Set in the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, this museum displays personal items and documents from his early life.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$4
Fastest journey on Sep 15
20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
30 m
Buses on Sep 15
5
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montecatini Terme to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montecatini Terme to Lucca will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 5 buses from Montecatini Terme to Lucca, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 22 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 40 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 Montecatini Terme to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:59AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Montecatini Terme to Lucca buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18539 · Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 19145 | 11:00 PM Montecatini Terme-Monsummano | 6h59 | 5:59 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
![]() | 5:45 AM Montecatini Terme | 0h40 | 6:25 AM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Montecatini Terme | 0h20 | 7:20 AM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Montecatini Terme | 0h40 | 8:40 AM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Montecatini Terme | 0h30 | 12:10 PM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 23:45.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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