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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 19
30
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca station to Venice 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 Venice will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Lucca station to Venice without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18537 · Regionale 18805+
InterCityNotte 774
Regionale 18527+
Intercity 592
Regionale 18511 · Regionale 17822 · Regionale Veloce 3978
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3988
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 17818 · Regionale Veloce 3994
Regionale 18515+
Intercity 588
Regionale 18511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9416
Regionale 18525+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
Regionale 18531+
FRECCIAROSSA 9434
Regionale 18509+
FRECCIAROSSA 9414Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca station to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 station to Venice:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca station to Venice costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 2h 58m 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 Venice trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:23 AM Lucca station | 4h44 | 4:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Regionale 18461 · Regionale 17806 · Regionale Veloce 3966 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 5h15 | 10:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18461+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 4h29 | 9:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 4h04 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 17810 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 4h50 | 11:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 4h07 | 11:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505 · Regionale TTPER 17814 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 4h53 | 12:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 17818 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 4h49 | 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 4h03 | 12:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lucca station to Venice run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 15:31. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 3:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca station to Venice by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucca station to Venice trains use the Lucca to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Lucca station and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lucca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Giglio, Osteria Baralla
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lucca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lucca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lucca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lucca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Universe Lucca, Hotel Ilaria, Albergo San Martino.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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