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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $17, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucca:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lucca costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 2h 30m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM2h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:15 AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:15 AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+Regionale 184867:47 PM2h02Bologna Centrale9:49 PMLucca station$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 17839 · Regionale 185285:16 PM2h13Bologna San Ruffillo7:29 PMLucca station$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 185047:16 AM2h13Bologna San Ruffillo9:29 AMLucca station$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 185327:16 PM2h13Bologna San Ruffillo9:29 PMLucca station$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM3h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucca:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lucca costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 67 trains per day.
- Around 13 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, Frecciarossa to go to Lucca by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucca by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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