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Compare bus and train for Lucca to Monterosso al Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 29m 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 Monterosso al Mare
How to get from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18512+
BUS L510E+
Regionale Veloce 32741:30 PM2h35Lucca station4:05 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 18512+
BUS L510E+
Regionale Veloce 32741:30 PM2h35Lucca station4:05 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 18512+
BUS L510E+
Regionale Veloce 32741:30 PM2h35Lucca station4:05 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 19179 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 122446:24 PM3h14San Pietro a Vico9:38 PMMonterosso$201One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19165 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale 122362:17 PM3h18San Pietro a Vico5:35 PMMonterosso$201One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19202 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale 1223211:30 AM4h05San Pietro a Vico3:35 PMMonterosso$201One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18504+
BUS L794G+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 123049:30 AM2h45Lucca station12:15 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18512+
BUS L510E+
5 TERRE EXPRESS 123081:30 PM2h47Lucca station4:17 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18520+
BUS L518A+
Regionale Veloce 32824:30 PM3h24Lucca station7:54 PMMonterosso$181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Monterosso al Mare 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 Monterosso.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Monterosso al Mare by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Monterosso al Mare by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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