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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 423 Average price Cheapest | Kč 526 Average price | Kč 1,013 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
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.
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.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Lucca
How to get from Bologna to Lucca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 185285:16 PM 2h13 Bologna San Ruffillo 7:29 PM Lucca station Kč 361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 185285:16 PM 2h13 Bologna San Ruffillo 7:29 PM Lucca station Kč 361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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Regionale 184867:47 PM 2h02 Bologna Centrale 9:49 PM Lucca station Kč 1,087 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 185047:16 AM 2h13 Bologna San Ruffillo 9:29 AM Lucca station Kč 361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 185327:16 PM 2h13 Bologna San Ruffillo 9:29 PM Lucca station Kč 361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 185244:16 PM 2h13 Bologna San Ruffillo 6:29 PM Lucca station Kč 361 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM 3h50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:15 PM Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara Kč 466 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Lucca by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Lucca by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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