Travel Information
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 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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$17 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Regionale 18489 · Autobus TTPER B04009:39 AM3h11Lucca station12:50 PMBologna Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 18515 · Regionale 1782812:31 PM2h08Lucca station2:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 178086:30 AM1h55Lucca station8:25 AMBologna Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18465 · Regionale 178167:40 AM2h29Lucca station10:09 AMBologna San Ruffillo$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 178501:31 PM2h08Lucca station3:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18505 · Regionale TTPER 178147:27 AM2h12Lucca station9:39 AMBologna San Ruffillo$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B040210:32 AM3h18Lucca station1:50 PMBologna Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18507 · Autobus FI6808:31 AM3h19Lucca station11:50 AMBologna Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19159 · Regionale 18489 · Autobus TTPER B04009:28 AM3h22San Pietro a Vico12:50 PMBologna Centrale$181One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 06
May 07
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Bologna:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- 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 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 to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Curcio Viaggi, VaiBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Travelling from Lucca to Bologna: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

