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Compare bus and train for Lucca to Manarola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Manarola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. 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 €15, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€19 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lucca to Manarola
Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to Manarola, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Manarola:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Manarola costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 17m 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 Manarola
How to get from Lucca to Manarola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Manarola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 32909:30 PM 1h51 Lucca station 11:21 PM Manarola station €10 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 32909:30 PM 1h51 Lucca station 11:21 PM Manarola station €10 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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
Other options
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 122321:30 PM 1h53 Lucca station 3:23 PM Manarola station €10 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19360 · Regionale 122363:30 PM 1h53 Lucca station 5:23 PM Manarola station €10 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19368 · Regionale 122405:30 PM 1h53 Lucca station 7:23 PM Manarola station €10 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Manarola:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Manarola costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Manarola take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Manarola as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in Manarola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Stazione FS and arrive in La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Manarola by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Manarola by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
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