- 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.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
140
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Lucca will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Lucca without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale 18539
Regionale 19231 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623
Regionale 19235 · Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale 18515
Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale 19381 · Regionale 18537
Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale 18423 · Regionale 18597
Regionale 19231 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623
Intercity 36639+
Regionale 18524
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+
8927+
Regionale 18486
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+
Regionale 18486
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+
Regionale 18508Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Lucca:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Lucca costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 14m 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 Parma to Lucca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:47 PM Parma | 3h40 | 8:27 PM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:47 PM Parma | 3h30 | 9:17 PM Lucca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401 · Regionale 17803 · Regionale 18502 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 4h04 | 8:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17401+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 6h04 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17401+ 9907+ Regionale 18504 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 5h04 | 9:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17401+ 9907+ Regionale 18508 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 6h04 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19231 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623 | 5:42 AM Parma station | 3h16 | 8:58 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ 8111+ Regionale 18508 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 4h29 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale 18504 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 3h29 | 9:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 4h29 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ 8111+ Regionale 18512 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 7h29 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ 8953+ Regionale 18512 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 7h14 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ 8111+ Regionale 18508 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 6:45 AM Parma station | 3h44 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19233+ Intercity 651+ Regionale 18511 | 6:47 AM Parma station | 3h44 | 10:31 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 603+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 3h38 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 18123+ 8905+ Regionale 18512 | 6:59 AM Parma station | 6h30 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ 8953+ Regionale 18512 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 6h24 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ 8903+ Regionale 18512 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 6h24 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Regionale 18508 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 3h24 | 10:29 AM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI726 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 5h40 | 12:45 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ 9923+ Regionale 18512 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 6h24 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ 8903+ Regionale 18512 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 6h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ 8907+ Regionale 18512 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 6h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ 9919+ Regionale 18512 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 6h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701+ 8953+ Regionale 18512 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 5h48 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701+ 9919+ Regionale 18512 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 5h48 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701+ 8907+ Regionale 18512 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 5h48 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 18113+ 8907+ Regionale 18512 | 7:55 AM Parma station | 5h34 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 18113+ 9919+ Regionale 18512 | 7:55 AM Parma station | 5h34 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 18113+ 8953+ Regionale 18512 | 7:55 AM Parma station | 5h34 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493+ 8905+ Regionale 18512 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 5h23 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493+ 8907+ Regionale 18512 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 5h23 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493+ 9919+ Regionale 18512 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 5h23 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 18571 · Treno 19208 effettuato con bus FI738 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 5h26 | 1:45 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 18571 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 4h28 | 12:47 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ 9919+ Regionale 18512 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 5h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ 8905+ Regionale 18512 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 5h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ 9923+ Regionale 18512 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 5h02 | 1:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Parma to Lucca run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 33 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Lucca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucca trip today.
The birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, displaying family rooms, manuscripts, instruments, and memorabilia linked to his life and work.
Small archaeological museum built around remains of ancient Roman houses, with mosaics and multimedia exhibits that reveal Lucca’s Roman past.
Lucca’s main art museum, housed in a historic villa and known for paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the city and wider Tuscany.
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.
Lucca’s famous oval piazza built over a Roman amphitheater, lined with colorful buildings and ideal for photography.
The main shopping and strolling street in the historic center, lively day and evening and perfect for absorbing local atmosphere.
Traditional Lucca pasta parcels filled with seasoned meat, herbs, and cheese, usually served with rich meat ragù. One of the city’s signature dishes.
A rustic Tuscan soup made with spelt, beans, vegetables, and olive oil. Strongly associated with the Lucca area and local farmhouse cooking.
A historic spring soup from Lucca made with peas, asparagus, artichokes, fava beans, and often pancetta or minced meat. A celebrated seasonal specialty.
Refined restaurant near Piazza Del Giglio offering polished Tuscan cooking and a more upscale dining experience.
Historic and well-known Lucca restaurant serving classic Tuscan and Lucchese dishes in an elegant, traditional setting.
Established casual trattoria popular for hearty local specialties such as tordelli and other traditional Tuscan plates.
Lucca is moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
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.
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