How to travel from Lucca to Bologna

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Compare train and bus for Lucca to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 60 miles (98 km)

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$17

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$16

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2h 36m

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2h 6m

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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from Lucca to Bologna

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

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

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 17820
09:31AM2h08
Lucca station
11:39AMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:20AM2h30
Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
07:50AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18533+IntercityIntercity 1588
07:31PM2h00
Lucca station
09:31PMBologna Centrale
$241One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18471 · Regionale 17824
10:39AM3h00
Lucca station
01:39PMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleTuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
01:31PM2h08
Lucca station
03:39PMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleTuscany Line 18519 · Regionale TTPER 17934
02:31PM2h08
Lucca station
04:39PMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lucca to Bologna

Travel to Bologna 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 Lucca to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lucca and Bologna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from Lucca to Bologna is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucca to Bologna is:
  • Around 55 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Bologna 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 Lucca to Bologna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucca to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Curcio Viaggi, VaiBus to go to Bologna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucca to Bologna:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lucca to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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