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Compare bus and train for Lucca to Riomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m 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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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 Riomaggiore:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Riomaggiore costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 vs $29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lucca to Riomaggiore
How to get from Lucca to Riomaggiore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Riomaggiore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:20 AM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:20 AM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:20 AM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:25 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 19362 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 229424:30 PM1h32Lucca station6:02 PMRiomaggiore station$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 32889:30 PM1h48Lucca station11:18 PMRiomaggiore station$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19348 · Regionale 122321:30 PM1h50Lucca station3:20 PMRiomaggiore station$181One-way2 transfers
FlixBus2:50 PM1h05Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$81One-way0 transfers
2067:00 PM1h45Lucca, Stazione FS8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Riomaggiore:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Riomaggiore costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Riomaggiore by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Riomaggiore by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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