- 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
$31
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Lucca will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Lucca without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 34108
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 34108
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 34122
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 34130
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 34114
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
Regionale 18536
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Regionale 34108
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+
Regionale 34086
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+
Regionale 34098
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
Regionale 34130Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice 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 55m. 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 train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Venice to Lucca:
A train is $0.26 (€0.21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lucca costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 3h 55m versus 3h 9m 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 Venice to Lucca trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 18357 · Regionale 18559 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h24 | 9:50 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 34086 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h58 | 10:38 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 34086 · Regionale 83568 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h33 | 12:59 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 34086 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 10:38 AM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 34090 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h48 | 1:28 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18361 · Regionale 34101 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 12:22 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 34096 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h02 | 2:28 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 18367 · Regionale 18575 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h21 | 1:47 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 83679 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h57 | 2:23 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 34098 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h13 | 2:39 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 34108 | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 5h41 | 4:34 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 34108 · Regionale 83576 | 11:04 AM Venice Mestre | 6h44 | 5:48 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 34108 | 11:04 AM Venice Mestre | 5h30 | 4:34 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18373 · Regionale 18581 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h21 | 3:47 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 34108 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h54 | 4:34 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 34108 | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 4h41 | 4:34 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 34108 · Regionale 83576 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h22 | 5:48 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 34108 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h08 | 4:34 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 34114 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h49 | 6:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 83681 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h01 | 6:27 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18381 · Regionale 18591 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h21 | 5:47 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 34114 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h03 | 6:29 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 34118 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h49 | 7:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 18593 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h21 | 6:47 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 34118 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h03 | 7:29 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 34122 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h47 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 34122 | 2:53 PM Venice Mestre | 5h34 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18311 · Regionale 83683 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 7:46 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18311 · Regionale 83683 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h27 | 7:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 34122 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 4h53 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 18597 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 4h43 | 8:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 34122 · Regionale 83654 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 5h26 | 9:00 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 34124 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h00 | 8:40 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 34124 · Regionale 83654 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h34 | 9:00 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 34124 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h14 | 8:40 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 34130 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h00 | 9:40 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 34130 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h14 | 9:40 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 34134 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h18 | 10:58 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18536 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h49 | 11:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 34134 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h32 | 10:58 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18536 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 11:29 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Lucca run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (228 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 141 miles (228 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€18) |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 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
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