The distance between Bologna and Lucca is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bologna to Lucca by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
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Take the bus to Florence and then to Verdi 4.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Lucca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Bologna and Lucca is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Bologna and Lucca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Lucca is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Lucca. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Lucca. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Lucca. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Lucca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 3h 10m.
FlixBus, VaiBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bologna and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lucca is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Lucca. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Lucca. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | €22($22) | hourly | 169km (105 miles) |
Train via Prato Centrale | 2h 20m | €14($14) | hourly | 142km (88 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €17($17) | once daily | 171km (106 miles) |
Bus to Lucca Viale Camillo Benso Cavour | 3h 10m | €28($28) | once a week | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €24($24) | on demand | 156km (97 miles) |
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C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.