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Compare train and bus for Lucca to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 107 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 zł 107, while a train costs an average of zł 117.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 117 Average price | zł 107 Average price Cheapest | zł 211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Genoa:
A bus is zł 11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Genoa costing on average zł 117.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around zł 117 compared to roughly zł 211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 95. The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 1m 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 Genoa
How to get from Lucca to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM 4h55 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 10:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia zł 94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM 4h55 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 10:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia zł 94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 18520+
FRECCIABIANCA 86204:30 PM 2h31 Lucca station 7:01 PM Genoa Piazza Principe zł 133 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 19145 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 30286:01 AM 5h39 Lucca station 11:40 AM Genoa Piazza Principe zł 99 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18522+
Intercity 6845:30 PM 2h46 Lucca station 8:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe zł 104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18524+
Intercity 5186:30 PM 3h04 Lucca station 9:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe zł 104 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM 6h40 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 2:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia zł 99 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Genoa:
A bus is zł 11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Genoa costing on average zł 117.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Genoa by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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