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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $22, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lucca to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Bologna:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Bologna costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 52m 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 Lucca to Bologna
How to get from Lucca to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:20 AM 2h30 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:20 AM 2h30 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 17808
6:30 AM 1h55 Lucca station 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 18537 · Regionale 17852
9:31 PM 2h03 Lucca station 11:34 PM Bologna San Ruffillo $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 18511 · Regionale 17822
10:32 AM 2h07 Lucca station 12:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
1:31 PM 2h08 Lucca station 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 AM 3h05 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 10:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Bologna:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Bologna costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 101 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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