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Compare bus and train for Lucca to Siena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m 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 Siena
Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to Siena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Siena:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Siena costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 45m 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 Siena
How to get from Lucca to Siena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Siena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:45 AM 2h10 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 9:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus7:45 AM 2h10 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 9:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:45 AM 2h10 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 9:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 · Regionale 190377:53 AM 2h23 Lucca station 10:16 AM Siena station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18596 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 182276:16 PM 2h24 Lucca station 8:40 PM Siena station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18570 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 182171:12 PM 2h25 Lucca station 3:37 PM Siena station $18 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Siena:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Siena costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Siena 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 Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Travel with Regionale to go to Siena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Siena by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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