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Compare train and bus for Lucca to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Venice
Compare the available ways to get from Lucca to Venice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Venice:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Venice costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 16m 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 Venice
How to get from Lucca to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucca to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18511 · Regionale 17822 · Regionale Veloce 397810:32 AM 4h35 Lucca station 3:07 PM Venice Mestre $31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 18511 · Regionale 17822 · Regionale Veloce 397810:32 AM 4h35 Lucca station 3:07 PM Venice Mestre $31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 18515+
Intercity 58812:31 PM 3h45 Lucca station 4:16 PM Venice Mestre $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18511 · Regionale 17822 · Regionale Veloce 397810:32 AM 4h48 Lucca station 3:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia $33 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 17818 · Regionale Veloce 39948:31 AM 4h49 Lucca station 1:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia $33 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 39904:31 PM 4h49 Lucca station 9:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia $33 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM 5h55 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 1:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM 5h25 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM 5h30 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara 1:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Venice:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Venice costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca and Venice 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 Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
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