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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł41 Average price | zł38 Average price Cheapest | zł101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 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.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lucca to La Spezia
How to get from Lucca to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus2:50 PM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carduccizł371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:50 PM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carduccizł371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:50 PM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carduccizł371One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 193808:30 PM1h19Lucca station9:49 PMLa Spezia Centralezł411One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 193624:30 PM1h19Lucca station5:49 PMLa Spezia Centralezł411One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 193808:30 PM1h19Lucca station9:49 PMLa Spezia Centralezł411One-way1 transfer
2067:00 PM1h45Lucca, Stazione FS8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palmezł701One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carduccizł721One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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