The distance between Lucca and Florence is around 73km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucca to Florence by bus, train, taxi 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 bus to Porta A Prato.
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Take a taxi to Florence.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Lucca to Florence by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Lucca and Florence is around 73km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Lucca and Florence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucca to Florence is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lucca and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Florence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Lucca and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lucca and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 15m.
C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi run regular bus services between Lucca and Florence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Florence. We recommend that you take the bus to Porta A Prato. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lucca and Florence. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Florence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 15m | hourly | 73km (45 miles) | |
Train | 1h 20m | €7($7) | hourly | 77km (48 miles) |
Taxi | 49min | €230($230) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
Drive | 49min | €12($12) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
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