- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
117
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18489 · Regionale 17822
Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17816
Regionale 18481 · Regionale 17842
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836
Regionale 18529 · Regionale 17844
Regionale Veloce 18659+
FRECCIAROSSA 9508
Regionale 18529+
Intercity 596
Regionale 18503+
9908
Regionale 18515+
Intercity 588
Regionale 18509+
FRECCIAROSSA 9308Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18529+ 9954 | 6:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ Intercity 596 | 6:31 PM Lucca station | 2h11 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ 8968 | 6:31 PM Lucca station | 3h12 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18483+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:39 PM Lucca station | 2h39 | 9:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18483 · Regionale 17844 | 6:39 PM Lucca station | 2h41 | 9:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18483+ 8968 | 6:39 PM Lucca station | 3h04 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:31 PM Lucca station | 2h17 | 9:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ 8158 | 7:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ 9962 | 7:31 PM Lucca station | 3h32 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18485+ 9962 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 3h24 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18485+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 2h56 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18485 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 2h46 | 10:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18535+ 9962 | 8:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18537 · Regionale 17852 | 9:31 PM Lucca station | 2h19 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale 18461+ FRECCIAROSSA 9574 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 2h23 | 7:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18461 · Regionale 17806 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 2h50 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18461+ 9904 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 2h58 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18461+ 8900 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 3h13 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18461+ 9908 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 3h58 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260+ 8954 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 4h08 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260+ 9908 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 3h28 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260+ 8924 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 3h43 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18501+ 8954 | 5:57 AM Lucca station | 3h46 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18501+ 9908 | 5:57 AM Lucca station | 3h06 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18501+ 8924 | 5:57 AM Lucca station | 3h21 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 2h03 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 17810 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 2h25 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ 8924 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 2h48 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ 8954 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 3h13 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ 9908 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 2h33 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 6:48 AM Lucca station | 2h25 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ 8924 | 6:48 AM Lucca station | 2h30 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ 9908 | 6:48 AM Lucca station | 2h15 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ Intercity 580 | 6:54 AM Lucca station | 2h44 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ 8954 | 6:54 AM Lucca station | 2h49 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 2h21 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 2h28 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505+ 8904 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 2h51 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505+ 8956 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 3h16 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505+ 9912 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 2h36 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17816 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 2h45 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 2h53 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465+ 8956 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 3h03 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465+ 8904 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 2h38 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465+ 9916 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 3h23 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 2h40 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 8906 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 3h25 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 9916 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 3h10 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 8956 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 2h50 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 2h27 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 17818 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 2h24 | 10:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507+ 9916 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 2h32 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507+ 8906 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 2h47 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507+ 9920 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 3h32 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 2h17 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509 · Regionale 17820 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 2h24 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 9920 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 2h32 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 8908 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 2h47 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 8910 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 3h47 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489 · Regionale 17822 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 3h16 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 2h54 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ 8908 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 2h39 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ 8910 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 3h39 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 2h51 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 2h46 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 4028+ 9928 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 3h51 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 4028+ 8910 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 3h06 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 4028+ 9924 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 2h51 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18511 · Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17686 | 10:32 AM Lucca station | 4h11 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 2h51 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 9928 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 3h21 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 8960 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 4h01 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 8914 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 3h36 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18515+ Intercity 588 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 2h16 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515 · Regionale 17828 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ 9932 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ 8916 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:39 PM Lucca station | 2h54 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ 8916 | 12:39 PM Lucca station | 2h39 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ 8134 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ 9940 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 3h32 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:39 PM Lucca station | 2h54 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ 9940 | 1:39 PM Lucca station | 3h24 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32840 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 2h53 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18519+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519 · Regionale 17834 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 9940 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 8918 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 8928 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 3h47 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 9946 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 3h32 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 2h51 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 2h17 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ Intercity 590 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 2h33 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ 8928 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ 9946 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:39 PM Lucca station | 2h54 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ 8928 | 3:39 PM Lucca station | 2h39 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:42 PM Lucca station | 2h51 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18525+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 17838 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 8920 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 9948 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 8922 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 3h47 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 8922 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 3h32 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 9958 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 3h17 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 8966 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 3h57 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ Intercity 592 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 2h25 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 9958 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 8922 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 2h47 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 8966 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 3h12 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481 · Regionale 17842 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 2h46 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 2h54 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481+ 8966 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 3h04 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lucca station to Bologna Centrale run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 8:29 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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