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Compare train and bus for Venice to Lucca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lucca 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 26m. 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 $41.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Lucca:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lucca costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 9m 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 Venice to Lucca
How to get from Venice to Lucca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Lucca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM5h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:15 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM5h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:15 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 594+
Regionale 185283:34 PM3h55Venice Mestre7:29 PMLucca station$441One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 185149:53 AM4h36Venice Mestre2:29 PMLucca station$311One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 185324:53 PM4h36Venice Mestre9:29 PMLucca station$311One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 1852011:53 AM4h36Venice Mestre4:29 PMLucca station$311One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM6h15Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti8:15 PMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM5h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:15 AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM5h25Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti12:15 AMLucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Lucca:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lucca costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Lucca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Lucca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity to go to Lucca by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lucca by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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