How to travel from Bologna to Lucca

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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Lucca

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč 423 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 Kč 423, while a bus costs an average of Kč 526.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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Kč 423

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Kč 526

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Kč 1,013

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2h 13m

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2h 59m

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2h 29m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Lucca

Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Lucca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is a train with an average price of Kč 423.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucca:

A train is Kč 103 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lucca costing on average Kč 526.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Lucca including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Lucca among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč 423 compared to roughly Kč 1,013 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 591. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 1m 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.

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from Bologna to Lucca

How to get from Bologna to Lucca by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 17839 · Regionale 18528
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 17839 · Regionale 18528
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8529+RegionaleRegionale 18486
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18504
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18532
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 17837 · Regionale 18524
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Lucca

Travel to Lucca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Lucca.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Lucca including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is a train with an average price of Kč 423.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucca:

A train is Kč 103 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lucca costing on average Kč 526.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 59m.

The distance from Bologna to Lucca is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Lucca is:
  • Around 149 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Lucca as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Lucca:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Lucca station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Lucca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Lucca by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Lucca by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Lucca:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Lucca often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Florence Santa Maria Novella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucca and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lucca to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lucca, you can walk the Renaissance Walls for panoramic views, visit Puccini's Birthplace museum, explore the Botanical Garden, and attend the Lucca Summer Festival for live music. You can also take a cooking class to learn Tuscan dishes. Notable sights include the Lucca Cathedral with its intricate artwork, the Guinigi Tower with oak trees on top, the elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the sculpted facade of San Michele in Foro, and the historic Palazzo Pfanner with its beautiful gardens.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Lucca, allowing you to enjoy its historic walls, charming Old Town, and key attractions like the Guinigi Tower and the Cathedral of San Martino.

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