How to travel from Milan to Lucca

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Lucca

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $45, while a flight costs an average of $348.

Distance: 129 miles (208 km)

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$348

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$46

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$103

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5h 32m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lucca is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A train is $0.73 (€0.60) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Lucca costing on average $46 (€37).

A train is $302 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lucca costing on average $348 (€284).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 5h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Lucca including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Lucca among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $348 (€284) compared to roughly $103 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-244.89 (€-200.15). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 3h 23m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Milan to Lucca

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

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train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 2295 · Regionale 18541
    5:41 PM4h46
    Milan Rogoredo
    10:27 PMLucca station
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 2295 · Regionale 18541
    5:41 PM4h46
    Milan Rogoredo
    10:27 PMLucca station
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9641+IntercityIntercity 597+RegionaleRegionale 18526
    3:00 PM3h29
    Milan Centrale
    6:29 PMLucca station
    $881One-way
    2 transfers

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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale 18515
    7:20 AM5h07
    Milan Centrale
    12:27 PMLucca station
    $301One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 2293 · Regionale 18515
    6:50 AM5h37
    Milan Centrale
    12:27 PMLucca station
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale 19199
    7:20 AM5h39
    Milan Centrale
    12:59 PMSan Pietro a Vico
    $301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM8h25
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    6:45 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM6h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    6:45 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM5h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:45 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lucca

Travel to Lucca 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 Milan to Lucca.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Lucca including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lucca is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A train is $0.73 (€0.60) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Lucca costing on average $46 (€37).

A train is $302 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lucca costing on average $348 (€284).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lucca is by train with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 5h 42m.

The distance from Milan to Lucca is approximately 129 miles (208 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lucca is:
  • Around 87 trains per day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Lucca as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Lucca:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lucca station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lucca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Lucca by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucca by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucca by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Lucca:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lucca often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Viareggio, Rome, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucca and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lucca to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lucca, you can walk the Renaissance Walls for panoramic views, visit Puccini's Birthplace museum, explore the Botanical Garden, and attend the Lucca Summer Festival for live music. You can also take a cooking class to learn Tuscan dishes. Notable sights include the Lucca Cathedral with its intricate artwork, the Guinigi Tower with oak trees on top, the elliptical Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the sculpted facade of San Michele in Foro, and the historic Palazzo Pfanner with its beautiful gardens.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Lucca, allowing you to enjoy its historic walls, charming Old Town, and key attractions like the Guinigi Tower and the Cathedral of San Martino.

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