- 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 on Sep 19
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€19
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 19
39
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vernazza to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vernazza to Lucca will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
It's difficult to get from Vernazza to Lucca without transferring at least 2 times.
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 18529
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18639
Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 · Regionale Veloce 18659
Regionale 12209 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale 18505
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18521
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+
Intercity 673+
Regionale 18535
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale 18527
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 18531
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22903+
Intercity 651+
Regionale 18511
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vernazza to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 39m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €27). 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 Vernazza to Lucca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12242+ Intercity 679+ Regionale 18539 | 8:31 PM Vernazza station | 1h56 | 10:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 · Regionale Veloce 18659 | 1:55 AM Vernazza station | 4h31 | 6:26 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ Intercity 501+ Regionale 18503 | 4:51 AM Vernazza station | 1h55 | 6:46 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ Intercity 501+ Regionale 19155 | 4:51 AM Vernazza station | 3h44 | 8:35 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12209 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale 19155 | 5:00 AM Vernazza station | 3h35 | 8:35 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12209 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale 18505 | 5:00 AM Vernazza station | 2h26 | 7:26 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale 18507 | 6:24 AM Vernazza station | 2h03 | 8:27 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623 | 7:11 AM Vernazza station | 1h47 | 8:58 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22903+ Intercity 651+ Regionale 18511 | 8:48 AM Vernazza station | 1h43 | 10:31 AM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22905 · Regionale 19242 · Regionale 19197 | 9:18 AM Vernazza station | 3h21 | 12:39 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22908+ Intercity 505+ Regionale 18515 | 9:42 AM Vernazza station | 2h45 | 12:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18515 | 9:48 AM Vernazza station | 2h39 | 12:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301+ Intercity 657+ Regionale 18491 | 10:48 AM Vernazza station | 2h29 | 1:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale 19165 | 11:26 AM Vernazza station | 2h50 | 2:16 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale 18517 | 11:26 AM Vernazza station | 2h01 | 1:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 18519 | 12:26 PM Vernazza station | 2h01 | 2:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19248 · Regionale 19207 | 12:26 PM Vernazza station | 3h36 | 4:02 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22919 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18493 | 12:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h29 | 3:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18521 | 1:18 PM Vernazza station | 2h09 | 3:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18521 | 1:26 PM Vernazza station | 2h01 | 3:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18525 | 1:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h39 | 4:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18583 | 2:03 PM Vernazza station | 2h14 | 4:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18585 | 2:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h29 | 5:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18527 | 2:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h39 | 5:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 18529 | 3:46 PM Vernazza station | 2h41 | 6:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 19179 | 3:46 PM Vernazza station | 2h37 | 6:23 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 18527 | 3:46 PM Vernazza station | 1h41 | 5:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 19179 | 3:46 PM Vernazza station | 2h31 | 6:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22933 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18531 | 4:18 PM Vernazza station | 3h11 | 7:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 19185 | 4:42 PM Vernazza station | 3h11 | 7:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18595 | 4:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h29 | 7:17 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 19185 | 4:48 PM Vernazza station | 3h05 | 7:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 18635 | 4:48 PM Vernazza station | 2h10 | 6:58 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19258 · Regionale 19183 | 5:26 PM Vernazza station | 3h37 | 9:03 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 18531 | 5:46 PM Vernazza station | 1h43 | 7:29 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 19185 | 5:46 PM Vernazza station | 2h07 | 7:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18639 | 6:46 PM Vernazza station | 2h14 | 9:00 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 18535 | 6:46 PM Vernazza station | 1h41 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12239 · Regionale 19381 · Regionale 18537 | 7:28 PM Vernazza station | 1h59 | 9:27 PM Lucca station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vernazza to Lucca run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:32 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 56 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vernazza 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 Vernazza to Lucca trains use the Vernazza to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Vernazza and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vernazza has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pippo a Vernazza, Gelateria Vernazza, Belforte
Ticket office support is available at Vernazza.
Available at Vernazza: Taxis, WC.
Available at Vernazza: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vernazza: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Albergo Barbara, Hotel Gianni Franzi, La Mala.
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.
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