- Must visit
Vatican Museums
One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Rome will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Lucca to Rome without transferring at least once.
Regionale 34098 · Regionale Veloce 4135
Regionale 18552 · Regionale 18265 · Regionale 94809
Regionale 18550 · Regionale Veloce 4129
Regionale 18588 · Regionale Veloce 4137
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4139
Regionale 18550+
FRECCIABIANCA 8601
Regionale 34107+
FRECCIAROSSA 9543
Regionale 83567+
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Regionale 34123+
FRECCIAROSSA 9567
Regionale 34101+
FRECCIAROSSA 9535Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Rome:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Rome costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucca to Rome costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 42m by train vs 3h 48m by car) and roughly $67 (€55) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $102 (€83)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Rome trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 34134 · Regionale 19385+ InterCityNotte 799 | 10:59 PM Lucca station | 6h48 | 5:47 AM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
Regionale 34079+ FRECCIAROSSA 9591 | 5:00 AM Lucca station | 3h35 | 8:35 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 3h58 | 9:33 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18614+ Intercity 501 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 5h31 | 11:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale Veloce 4129 · Regionale 12539 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 7h28 | 1:03 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34081+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:09 AM Lucca station | 3h40 | 9:49 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32803 · Regionale 18550 · Regionale Veloce 4129 | 6:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 5h10 | 11:40 AM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 32803 · Regionale 18550+ FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 6:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h35 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18550 · Regionale Veloce 4129 | 6:52 AM Lucca station | 4h48 | 11:40 AM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18550+ FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 6:52 AM Lucca station | 3h13 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18552 · Regionale 18265 · Regionale 94809 | 7:08 AM Lucca station | 6h40 | 1:48 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34087 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 | 7:17 AM Lucca station | 5h43 | 1:00 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34087+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:17 AM Lucca station | 3h32 | 10:49 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32829 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 11:22 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34089+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:30 AM Lucca station | 3h52 | 11:22 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34146 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 3h29 | 11:22 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83567+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 8:06 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h30 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83567+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 8:15 AM Lucca station | 3h21 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34091+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:21 AM Lucca station | 3h28 | 11:49 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18560 · Regionale 18282+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 9:10 AM Lucca station | 4h00 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:28 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h02 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 9:28 AM San Pietro a Vico | 6h12 | 3:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83569+ Intercity 583 | 9:28 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h23 | 1:51 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34095+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:30 AM Lucca station | 4h00 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 3h48 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18564+ Intercity 583 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 3h39 | 1:51 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18566+ Intercity 1589 | 10:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h42 | 3:12 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 10:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 5h10 | 3:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 3h43 | 2:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566+ Intercity 1589 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 4h30 | 3:12 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 4h58 | 3:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34086 · Regionale 2293 · Regionale Veloce 4133 | 10:50 AM Lucca station | 6h50 | 5:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34101+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:23 PM Lucca station | 3h26 | 3:49 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34103+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:34 PM Lucca station | 3h50 | 4:24 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18570+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 1:12 PM Lucca station | 4h06 | 5:18 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34105+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 3h53 | 5:24 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 3h44 | 5:24 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18574 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 6h00 | 7:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 34107+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h09 | 5:49 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18574+ Intercity 511 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h38 | 6:18 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18574+ Intercity 511 | 2:11 PM Lucca station | 4h07 | 6:18 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34107+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:29 PM Lucca station | 3h20 | 5:49 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34098 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 3h43 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34098 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 4h58 | 7:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 34111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 2:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h32 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 3h54 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:42 PM Lucca station | 3h43 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18584+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 4:11 PM Lucca station | 3h52 | 8:03 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 34115+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 8:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18588+ Intercity 597 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h54 | 9:20 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18588 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 5h36 | 10:02 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34115+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:41 PM Lucca station | 3h44 | 8:25 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18588 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:42 PM Lucca station | 3h43 | 8:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18588 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 4:42 PM Lucca station | 5h20 | 10:02 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18592 · Regionale 18401+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:11 PM Lucca station | 4h04 | 9:15 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18594+ Intercity 597 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 3h38 | 9:20 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18598 · Regionale Veloce 4056+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 6:16 PM Lucca station | 3h59 | 10:15 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18598+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 6:16 PM Lucca station | 4h02 | 10:18 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h04 | 10:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83691+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 4h40 | 11:01 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4139 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 5h39 | 12:00 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691+ InterCityNotte 795 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 5h06 | 11:27 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34119+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:32 PM Lucca station | 3h53 | 10:25 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 3h43 | 10:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4139 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 5h18 | 12:00 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18602+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 7:12 PM Lucca station | 3h49 | 11:01 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18602+ InterCityNotte 795 | 7:12 PM Lucca station | 4h15 | 11:27 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34118+ Intercity 673+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 7:30 PM Lucca station | 3h31 | 11:01 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83663 · Regionale 34123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 7:57 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h57 | 11:54 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:29 PM Lucca station | 3h25 | 11:54 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lucca to Rome run on average 63 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 63 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and major paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is essential due to limited capacity.
The city's historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, known for classical sculpture, ancient Roman art, and excellent views over the Forum.
A lively Baroque square with monumental fountains, elegant facades, and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Rome.
A famous stairway and gathering point linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinita dei Monti, especially popular for photos and central city strolls.
A beloved neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and lively Roman atmosphere, ideal for wandering day or night.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta water. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is famously made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked to Amatrice, it is deeply rooted in Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury fine-dining restaurant, famous for panoramic views, elegant service, and sophisticated Italian cuisine.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon serving refined Roman classics with strong local identity. Well known for seasonal specialties and pasta.
A celebrated central Rome dining room known for Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list. Lively, polished, and very popular.
Moderate for Western Europe. Sights and central hotels cost more, but food, coffee, and transit can be good value.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service, not obligatory. Round up taxis.
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