How to travel from Lucca to La Spezia

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Compare train and bus for Lucca to La Spezia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 zł38, while a train costs an average of zł41.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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zł41

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zł101

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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1h 26m

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56m

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53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to La Spezia is a bus with an average price of zł38.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to La Spezia:

A bus is zł2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to La Spezia costing on average zł41.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to La Spezia is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucca and La Spezia including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucca to La Spezia among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł41 compared to roughly zł101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł60. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 53m 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.

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from Lucca to La Spezia

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 PM1h05
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 PM1h05
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 PM1h05
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18530 · Regionale 19380
    8:30 PM1h19
    Lucca station
    9:49 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18520 · Regionale 19362
    4:30 PM1h19
    Lucca station
    5:49 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18530 · Regionale 19380
    8:30 PM1h19
    Lucca station
    9:49 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Marino Autolinee206
    7:00 PM1h45
    Lucca, Stazione FS
    8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 AM1h05
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    721One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucca to La Spezia

Travel to La Spezia 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 La Spezia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lucca and La Spezia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to La Spezia is a bus with an average price of zł38.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to La Spezia:

A bus is zł2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to La Spezia costing on average zł41.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to La Spezia is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 42m.

The distance from Lucca to La Spezia is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucca to La Spezia is:
  • Around 62 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and La Spezia 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 La Spezia:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucca to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to La Spezia by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to La Spezia by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucca to La Spezia:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lucca to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Spezia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Spezia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In La Spezia, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Passeggiata Morin with views of the Gulf of La Spezia, shop for fresh produce at Mercato Centrale, and admire the architecture of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Explore the Gulf of Poets with a boat tour, and savor local wines on a vineyard tour. Discover the picturesque Cinque Terre National Park, visit Castello di San Giorgio for city views, explore maritime history at Museo Tecnico Navale, and enjoy the modern marina at Porto Mirabello. Don't miss the natural beauty of Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in La Spezia is sufficient to explore the city, visit the nearby Cinque Terre, and enjoy its coastal attractions.

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