How to travel from Genoa to Lucca

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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Lucca

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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€17

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€17

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3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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from Genoa to Lucca

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

Our recommendation

train

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

IntercityIntercity 505+RegionaleRegionale 34101
08:53AM3h29
Genoa Piazza Principe
12:22PMLucca station
$281One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM2h50
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
02:45AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8601+RegionaleRegionale 34089
05:07AM2h21
Genoa Piazza Principe
07:28AMLucca station
$351One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 34101
07:11AM5h11
Genoa Piazza Principe
12:22PMLucca station
$211One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 657+RegionaleRegionale 18413 · Regionale 34107
09:47AM4h40
Genoa Piazza Principe
02:27PMLucca station
$251One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 511+RegionaleRegionale 34111
12:24PM3h03
Genoa Piazza Principe
03:27PMLucca station
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Lucca.

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There are 2 options to travel between Genoa and Lucca including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lucca is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lucca costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lucca is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

The distance from Genoa to Lucca is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Lucca is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Lucca:
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lucca station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Lucca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with GNV to go to Lucca by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia to go to Lucca by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Lucca by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Lucca:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Lucca often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Viareggio, Rome, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucca and these popular destinations at a great price.

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