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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 an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Genoa to Lucca
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Lucca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lucca:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lucca costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 4m 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 Genoa to Lucca
How to get from Genoa to Lucca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Lucca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 2h30 Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria 2:45 AM Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 2h30 Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria 2:45 AM Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+
Regionale 185055:07 AM 2h19 Genoa Piazza Principe 7:26 AM Lucca station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FRECCIABIANCA 8613+Regionale 18519
12:05 PM 2h22 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:27 PM Lucca station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+Regionale 185315:05 PM 2h24 Genoa Piazza Principe 7:29 PM Lucca station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer- FRECCIABIANCA 8605+Regionale 18509
6:50 AM 2h37 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:27 AM Lucca station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 2h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 6:45 PM Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lucca:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lucca costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lucca station.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Lucca by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucca by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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