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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 train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 €17, while a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Genoa:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Genoa costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 2h 36m 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.
2:15 PM2h45Lucca5:00 PMGenoa€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:15 PM2h45Lucca5:00 PMGenoa€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 AM2h35Lucca2:55 AMGenoa€211One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:50 PM2h40Lucca3:30 PMGenoa€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Genoa:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Genoa costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autolinee Curcio to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Genoa by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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