How to travel from Rome to Lucca

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Lucca

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $89.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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$34

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$23

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$92

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3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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5h 34m

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3h 55m

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55m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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from Rome to Lucca

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Marino Autolinee206
01:50PM5h10
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:00PMLucca, Stazione FS
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM4h20
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:15AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8556+RegionaleTuscany Line 18595
04:20PM2h57
Rome Termini
07:17PMLucca station
$731One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4130 · Tuscany Line 18493
10:12AM5h05
Rome Termini
03:17PMLucca station
$421One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 510+RegionaleRegionale 19165
10:28AM3h41
Rome Termini
02:09PMLucca station
$541One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 510+RegionaleRegionale 19165
10:28AM3h48
Rome Termini
02:16PMSan Pietro a Vico
$541One-way
1 transfer
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674+RegionaleTreno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 19145
09:48PM8h11
Rome Termini
05:59AMLucca station
$791One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Lucca.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Lucca including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lucca is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lucca costing on average $24 (€20).

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lucca costing on average $89 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lucca is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Lucca take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Rome to Lucca is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lucca is:
  • Around 63 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lucca:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lucca station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Lucca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Lucca by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Lucca by bus.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Lucca by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Lucca:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Lucca often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Viareggio, Bologna, La Spezia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucca and these popular destinations at a great price.

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