- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
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 $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lucca station for Venice on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 Lucca station to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 Venice:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca station to Venice costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 3h 51m 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, Wednesday, June 17. 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 | |
![]() | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 4h05 | 7:36 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lucca station to Venice run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 15:31. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 3:31 PM |
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