How to travel from Lucca to Venice

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $40.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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$32

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$40

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$63

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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4h 37m

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3h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to Venice is a train with an average price of $32.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Venice:

A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Venice costing on average $40.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucca and Venice including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucca to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 3h 50m 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.

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from Lucca to Venice

How to get from Lucca to Venice by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lucca to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 18537 · Regionale 18805+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    9:31 PM8h49
    Lucca station
    6:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia
    $301One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 18537 · Regionale 18805+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    9:31 PM8h49
    Lucca station
    6:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia
    $301One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 18515+IntercityIntercity 588
    12:31 PM3h45
    Lucca station
    4:16 PMVenice Mestre
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18527+IntercityIntercity 592
    5:31 PM4h05
    Lucca station
    9:36 PMVenice Mestre
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 19211 · Regionale 18527+IntercityIntercity 592
    4:49 PM4h47
    San Pietro a Vico
    9:36 PMVenice Mestre
    $301One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18511 · Regionale 17822 · Regionale Veloce 3978
    10:32 AM4h35
    Lucca station
    3:07 PMVenice Mestre
    $311One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucca to Venice

Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucca to Venice.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lucca and Venice including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to Venice is a train with an average price of $32.

This is compared to other travel options from Lucca to Venice:

A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucca to Venice costing on average $40.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Lucca to Venice is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucca to Venice is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucca to Venice:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucca to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, VaiBus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucca to Venice:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lucca to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.

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