- 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
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viareggio to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viareggio to Lucca will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 28 trains that leave Viareggio for Lucca on Wed, Aug 05, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 17 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.
Regionale 34101
Regionale 34083
Regionale 34121
Regionale 34115
Regionale 34119
Regionale 34115
Regionale 34119
Regionale 34125
Regionale 34117
Regionale 34123Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Viareggio to Lucca:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viareggio to Lucca costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
The journey is about 10m faster (25m by train vs 35m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 vs $10). 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 Viareggio to Lucca trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 34081 | 5:45 AM Viareggio station | 0h22 | 6:07 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34083 | 6:16 AM Viareggio station | 0h25 | 6:41 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34089 | 7:10 AM Viareggio station | 0h18 | 7:28 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34131 | 7:35 AM Viareggio station | 0h20 | 7:55 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18623 | 8:29 AM Viareggio station | 0h29 | 8:58 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34143 | 9:05 AM Viareggio station | 0h20 | 9:25 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18563 | 9:13 AM Viareggio station | 1h05 | 10:18 AM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34097 | 10:04 AM Viareggio station | 0h20 | 10:24 AM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34101 | 12:02 PM Viareggio station | 0h20 | 12:22 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34105 | 1:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 1:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18627 | 1:29 PM Viareggio station | 0h29 | 1:58 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34107 | 2:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 2:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18631 | 2:29 PM Viareggio station | 0h29 | 2:58 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34111 | 3:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 3:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18583 | 3:34 PM Viareggio station | 0h43 | 4:17 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34115 | 4:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 4:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34133 | 4:34 PM Viareggio station | 0h29 | 5:03 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34117 | 5:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 5:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18401 · Regionale 83681 | 5:33 PM Viareggio station | 0h44 | 6:17 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34119 | 6:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 6:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18635 | 6:29 PM Viareggio station | 0h29 | 6:58 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18595 | 6:33 PM Viareggio station | 0h44 | 7:17 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34121 | 7:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h18 | 7:28 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18423 · Regionale 18597 | 7:33 PM Viareggio station | 0h44 | 8:17 PM Lucca station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34123 | 8:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 8:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18641 | 8:29 PM Viareggio station | 0h31 | 9:00 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34125 | 9:10 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 9:27 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34127 | 10:00 PM Viareggio station | 0h17 | 10:17 PM Lucca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Viareggio to Lucca run on average 25 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 but you can travel from only $2 by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 28 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 Viareggio 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 Viareggio to Lucca trains use the Viareggio to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at Ponte A Moriano. Use this guide to compare Viareggio and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Viareggio 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Giorgio, Ristorante Santa Monica
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Viareggio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viareggio. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Viareggio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viareggio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viareggio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Hotel President, Hotel Bella Riviera.
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.
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.
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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