How to travel from La Spezia to Lucca

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Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Lucca

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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Driving

$11

Average price

$10

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Cheapest

$27

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1h 37m

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Fastest

1h 7m

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30m

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1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

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58m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from La Spezia to Lucca is a bus with an average price of $10.

This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Lucca:

A bus is $0.94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Lucca costing on average $11.

The fastest way to travel from La Spezia to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Spezia and Lucca including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from La Spezia to Lucca among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 58m 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.

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from La Spezia to Lucca

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 19375 · Regionale 18533
    6:11 PM1h16
    La Spezia Centrale
    7:27 PMLucca station
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 19375 · Regionale 18533
    6:11 PM1h16
    La Spezia Centrale
    7:27 PMLucca station
    $111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM1h00
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    6:45 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 19375 · Regionale 18533
    6:11 PM1h16
    La Spezia Centrale
    7:27 PMLucca station
    $111One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 19363 · Regionale 18523
    2:11 PM1h16
    La Spezia Centrale
    3:27 PMLucca station
    $111One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 19363 · Regionale 18523
    2:11 PM1h16
    La Spezia Centrale
    3:27 PMLucca station
    $111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 AM1h00
    La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    2:45 AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee207
    7:05 AM1h50
    La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme
    8:55 AMLucca, Stazione FS
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Lucca.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Spezia and Lucca including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from La Spezia to Lucca is a bus with an average price of $10.

This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Lucca:

A bus is $0.94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Lucca costing on average $11.

The fastest way to travel from La Spezia to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from La Spezia to Lucca is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from La Spezia to Lucca is:
  • Around 66 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Lucca:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Lucca station.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Spezia to Lucca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lucca by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Lucca by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from La Spezia to Lucca:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from La Spezia 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.
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.

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