- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Florence will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 50 trains that leave Lucca for Florence on Sat, Jun 20, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 18503
Regionale 18463
Regionale 18461
Regionale 18465
Regionale 18525
Regionale Veloce 18659
Regionale 18503
Regionale 18539
Regionale 18525
Regionale 18535Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Lucca to Florence:
A train is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Florence costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 Lucca to Florence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 32803 · Regionale 18503 | 6:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h37 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 | 6:30 AM Lucca station | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 6:48 AM Lucca station | 1h19 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18550+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 6:52 AM Lucca station | 1h32 | 8:24 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463 | 6:54 AM Lucca station | 1h39 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 32829 · Regionale 18465 | 7:23 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2h01 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 1h25 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 7:40 AM Lucca station | 1h44 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 1h40 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83567 · Regionale 18507 | 8:06 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h46 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83567+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 8:06 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h58 | 10:04 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 1h21 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 32827 · Regionale 18509 | 8:58 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h54 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale 18489 | 9:28 AM San Pietro a Vico | 1h56 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 1h21 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18489 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 1h45 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4026 | 9:42 AM Lucca station | 1h51 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 4028 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 1h49 | 12:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18515 | 10:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h22 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030 | 10:30 AM San Pietro a Vico | 2h03 | 12:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 1h51 | 12:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 12:39 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18568 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 12:42 PM Lucca station | 1h51 | 2:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 1:39 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18519 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h12 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 1h51 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 18521 | 2:53 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h59 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 3:39 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 4044 | 3:42 PM Lucca station | 1h51 | 5:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18497 | 4:26 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h59 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 1h39 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 4:46 PM Lucca station | 1h29 | 6:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18527 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 1h46 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 5:39 PM Lucca station | 1h36 | 7:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18594 · Regionale Veloce 4052 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 1h51 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale 18483 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h03 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529 | 6:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 6:39 PM Lucca station | 1h45 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 1h51 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531 | 7:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 1h43 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 83663 · Regionale 18535 | 7:57 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h55 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18535 | 8:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18606 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 8:42 PM Lucca station | 1h50 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 18537 | 9:05 PM San Pietro a Vico | 1h47 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18537 | 9:31 PM Lucca station | 1h21 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18610 · Regionale 18330 | 9:42 PM Lucca station | 2h00 | 11:42 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18539 | 10:31 PM Lucca station | 1h19 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale 18461 | 5:05 AM Lucca station | 1h33 | 6:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 1h53 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18501 | 5:57 AM Lucca station | 1h39 | 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lucca to Florence run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 54 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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