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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 train, with an average ticket price of Kč419 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 Kč419, while a bus costs an average of Kč441.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč419 Average price Cheapest | Kč441 Average price | Kč1147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lucca:
A train is Kč23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Lucca costing on average Kč441.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around Kč419 compared to roughly Kč1147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč728. The journey takes 2h 47m 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.
10:55 PM2h50Genoa1:45 AMLuccaKč3801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:55 PM2h50Genoa1:45 AMLuccaKč3801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM2h30Genoa1:45 AMLuccaKč3921One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:20 PM2h40Genoa6:00 PMLuccaKč3941One-way0 transfers
9:55 PM2h50Genoa12:45 AMLuccaKč4081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lucca:
A train is Kč23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Lucca costing on average Kč441.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, AMT Genova to go to Lucca by bus.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Lucca by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia.
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