- Must visit
Puccini Museum - Casa Natale
The birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, displaying family rooms, manuscripts, instruments, and memorabilia linked to his life and work.
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Compare train and bus for Viareggio to Lucca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$2 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Viareggio to Lucca is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).
This is compared to other travel options from Viareggio to Lucca:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viareggio to Lucca costing on average $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Viareggio to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 25m.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Viareggio and Lucca including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Viareggio to Lucca among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (26m by bus vs 35m by car) and save roughly $7 (€6) compared to fuel and tolls ($2 (€2) vs $10 (€8)). 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, VaiBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Viareggio to Lucca Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:43AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 06:42AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 07:23AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:58AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 07:58PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator VaiBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Viareggio to Lucca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Viareggio to Lucca buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:30 AM Viareggio | 0h10 | 7:40 AM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Viareggio | 0h20 | 8:20 AM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:10 PM Viareggio | 0h20 | 2:30 PM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Viareggio | 0h20 | 8:50 PM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Viareggio to Lucca
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Buses from Viareggio to Lucca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 37m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 37m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, VaiBus from Viareggio to LuccaYou can travel by bus between Viareggio to Lucca with BlaBlaCar, VaiBus for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
VaiBus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
37m
Cheapest Price
$2 (€2)
VaiBus frequency
25 a day
Complete guide to Lucca
Things to do in Lucca
Discover the best of Lucca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucca trip today.
- Recommended
Domus Romana Lucca
Small archaeological museum built around remains of ancient Roman houses, with mosaics and multimedia exhibits that reveal Lucca’s Roman past.
- Recommended
Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi
Lucca’s main art museum, housed in a historic villa and known for paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the city and wider Tuscany.
- Must visit
Mura di Lucca
The city’s complete Renaissance walls, now a tree-lined pedestrian and cycling promenade with some of Lucca’s best views and social-media appeal.
- Must visit
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Lucca’s famous oval piazza built over a Roman amphitheater, lined with colorful buildings and ideal for photography.
- Recommended
Via Fillungo
The main shopping and strolling street in the historic center, lively day and evening and perfect for absorbing local atmosphere.
Tordelli Lucchesi
Traditional Lucca pasta parcels filled with seasoned meat, herbs, and cheese, usually served with rich meat ragù. One of the city’s signature dishes.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Zuppa Di Farro
A rustic Tuscan soup made with spelt, beans, vegetables, and olive oil. Strongly associated with the Lucca area and local farmhouse cooking.
- Gluten-free
Garmugia
A historic spring soup from Lucca made with peas, asparagus, artichokes, fava beans, and often pancetta or minced meat. A celebrated seasonal specialty.
Ristorante Giglio
Refined restaurant near Piazza Del Giglio offering polished Tuscan cooking and a more upscale dining experience.
Buca Di Sant'Antonio
Historic and well-known Lucca restaurant serving classic Tuscan and Lucchese dishes in an elegant, traditional setting.
Trattoria Da Leo
Established casual trattoria popular for hearty local specialties such as tordelli and other traditional Tuscan plates.
Euro
Lucca is moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for pizza, panini, or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person for a typical restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
Teseo
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 1.70
- Day pass
- EUR 5.00
To the city center
Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara -> Lucca Railway Station
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Urban bus tickets should be validated when boarding; digital tickets can be bought in the Teseo app.
- Card payment availability onboard varies by operator and vehicle, so buying tickets in advance is safer.
FAQs: Bus from Viareggio to Lucca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viareggio to Lucca by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Viareggio to Lucca can start from as little as $2 (€2) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Viareggio to Lucca is $2 (€2) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Viareggio to Lucca is 37m to travel the 12 miles (20 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Viareggio to Lucca leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Viareggio to Lucca leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Viareggio to Lucca with BlaBlaCar, VaiBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Viareggio to Lucca, you can count on BlaBlaCar, VaiBus for the best way to get you to Lucca. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Viareggio and Lucca and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Lucca from Viareggio is worth doing with a journey time of 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Viareggio to Lucca is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Viareggio and Lucca including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Viareggio to Lucca has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lucca are:
- Lucca Cathedral, a Romanesque cathedral known for its stunning facade and intricate interior artwork
- Guinigi Tower, a medieval tower topped with ancient oak trees offering panoramic views of the city
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a unique elliptical square built on the remains of a Roman amphitheater
- San Michele in Foro, a church with an impressive facade adorned with sculptures and a large statue of St. Michael
- Palazzo Pfanner, a historic palace featuring beautiful gardens and a collection of 17th-century art and furnishings.
The best things to do in Lucca include:
- Walk the Renaissance Walls, a unique opportunity to stroll or cycle along the well-preserved city walls offering panoramic views
- Enjoy Puccini's Birthplace, visit the museum dedicated to the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, showcasing his life and works
- Visit the Botanical Garden of Lucca, explore the serene garden with a variety of plant species and a tranquil pond
- Attend the Lucca Summer Festival, experience live music performances by international artists in a historic setting
- Take a cooking class, learn to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes with local chefs.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
No, luggage for the bus from Viareggio to Lucca needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Viareggio to Lucca.
Since both Viareggio and Lucca are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Viareggio to Lucca among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Lucca, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and near popular landmarks. Scams involving overpriced taxi rides or unauthorized guides can occur, so it's best to use official services. Always keep personal belongings secure and be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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