How to travel from Bologna to Lucca

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 kr112.

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

A train is kr4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lucca costing on average kr116.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

The distance from Bologna to Lucca is approximately 60 miles (98 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Lucca is:

• Around 63 trains per day.
• Around 14 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 Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lucca by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Lucca by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Lucca:

• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Lucca often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Viareggio, Rome, La Spezia. 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.