- Must visit
Museo Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini
Set in the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, this museum displays personal items and documents from his early life.
Cheapest price
kr78
Average price
kr129
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Lucca will cost around kr129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr78.
It's difficult to get from Riomaggiore to Lucca without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 83568
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 34111
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 34121
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale 34105
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+
Intercity 673+
Regionale 34123
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale 34117
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 34121
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale 34125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr44. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 56m. 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 bus costs an average of kr44, and a train costs an average of kr76.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr103 Average price | kr66 Average price Cheapest | kr185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Riomaggiore to Lucca:
A bus is kr37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riomaggiore to Lucca costing on average kr103.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly kr82 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr103 vs kr185). 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 Riomaggiore to Lucca trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale 34089 | 5:13 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 7:28 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h36 | 8:58 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 | 9:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h10 | 12:22 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 83568 | 9:12 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 12:59 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 34101 | 10:02 AM Riomaggiore station | 2h20 | 12:22 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale 34105 | 11:38 AM Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 1:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 34107 | 12:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 2:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18493 | 1:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 3:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 34111 | 1:32 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h55 | 3:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 34111 | 1:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 3:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 34115 | 2:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h25 | 4:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18583 | 2:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 4:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18587 | 3:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 5:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 34117 | 3:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h25 | 5:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 34119 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h30 | 6:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 34117 | 3:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 5:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22933 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 34121 | 4:32 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h56 | 7:28 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12233 · Regionale 19373 · Regionale 34119 | 4:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 6:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18595 | 5:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 7:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 18635 | 5:02 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h56 | 6:58 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 34121 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h31 | 7:28 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 83683 | 5:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h56 | 7:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 34123 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18641 | 6:57 PM Riomaggiore station | 2h03 | 9:00 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale 34125 | 7:41 PM Riomaggiore station | 1h46 | 9:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore to Lucca run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr76 but you can travel from only kr44 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price kr76 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:44 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Lucca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucca trip today.
Set in the birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, this museum displays personal items and documents from his early life.
Lucca’s leading art museum in a former palace, with paintings, decorative arts, and insight into the city’s noble history.
A major museum of sacred art and archaeology beside the cathedral, known for treasures tied to Lucca’s religious heritage.
Lucca’s fully walkable Renaissance walls form a broad tree-lined promenade with classic views, cycling paths, and local daily life.
The city’s main shopping street links major squares and landmarks, perfect for strolling through Lucca’s elegant historic core.
A lively square on the Roman forum site, framed by San Michele church and historic buildings, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Hearty Tuscan soup of cannellini beans, kale, black cabbage, potatoes, and stale bread. A rustic Lucca staple shaped by peasant cooking traditions.
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine, black pepper, herbs, and tomato. It is a beloved Lucchese main linked to local tavern and family cooking.
Lucchese ring-shaped sweet bread with raisins and anise. Traditionally enjoyed at festivals and with coffee or sweet wine.
Refined restaurant with creative Tuscan cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service in an intimate upscale setting.
Historic Lucchese restaurant known for traditional Tuscan cooking, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant but welcoming atmosphere inside the walls.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving classic Lucca dishes, handmade pasta, and hearty mains in a cozy, old-style setting.
Moderate for Tuscany: lodging and dining are below Florence, while local buses and bike-friendly sights keep daily costs manageable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Lucca Railway Station -> Piazza Napoleone, Lucca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore to Lucca 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 Lucca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riomaggiore to Lucca trains use the Riomaggiore to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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.
S. Pietro A Vico is 4 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Pietro A Vico has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Available at S. Pietro A Vico: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Ponte A Moriano is 7 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponte A Moriano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Ponte A Moriano.
ATMs are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponte A Moriano.
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