There are 5 ways to get from Florence to Lucca by bus, train, rideshare, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Via Delle Porte Nuove 17 and arriving at Viale Regina Margherita Fs. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.Maria Novella and arriving at Lucca. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 19 min.
The distance between Florence and Lucca is 60 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Lucca without a car is to bus which takes 1 h 10 min and costs .
The bus from Via Delle Porte Nuove 17 to Viale Regina Margherita Fs takes 1 h 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Florence to Lucca bus services, operated by VaiBus, depart from Via Delle Porte Nuove 17 station.
Florence to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Firenze S.Maria Novella station.
The best way to get from Florence to Lucca is to bus which takes 1 h 10 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1 h 19 min.
Florence to Lucca bus services, operated by VaiBus, arrive at Viale Regina Margherita Fs station.
Florence to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lucca station.
- Distance: 37.5 miles
- Duration: 1 h 10 min
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Lucca, Italy?
VaiBus operates a bus from Florence to Lucca hourly. Tickets cost $5 - $7 and the journey takes 1 h 10 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Florence to Lucca hourly. Tickets cost $6 - $14 and the journey takes 1 h 19 min.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.Maria Novella to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $14
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $11 - $14
- Phone
- 800 570530
- Website
- vaibus.it
Bus from Via Delle Porte Nuove 17 to Viale Regina Margherita Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- vaibus.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence, Florence to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Bus from Firenze S.Maria Novella to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Florence to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $190 - $240
Taxi4390
- Phone
- +39 055 4390
- Website
- 4390.it
So.Co.Ta.
- Phone
- +39 055 4242
- Website
- 4242.it
Noleggio Mercedes Classe S
- Phone
- +39 338 777 5004
- Website
- noleggioautogab.it
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Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lucca is 77 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Florence to Lucca.
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