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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 €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€12 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lucca to La Spezia
Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to La Spezia:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to La Spezia costing on average €12.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 1h 25m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 193808:30 PM 1h19 Lucca station 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 193808:30 PM 1h19 Lucca station 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 18522+
Intercity 6845:30 PM 1h06 Lucca station 6:36 PM La Spezia Centrale €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18530 · Regionale 193808:30 PM 1h19 Lucca station 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 193685:30 PM 1h28 Lucca station 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 193685:30 PM 1h28 Lucca station 6:58 PM La Spezia Centrale €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
2067:00 PM 1h45 Lucca, Stazione FS 8:45 PM La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to La Spezia:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to La Spezia costing on average €12.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Marino Autolinee to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to La Spezia by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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