There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Viareggiotrain Fb / ...
2h 20m€17–44Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Lucca157 km
2h 9m€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Luccabus N503
2h 30m€12–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Viareggiotrain Ec
- Take the bus from VIAREGGIO Stazione FS to LUCCA Piazzale Verdibus E1
4h 15m€51–149Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Genoa to Luccacar 157.1 km
1h 44m€25–36
Genoa to Lucca by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lucca is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lucca is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €24 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Lucca. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Lucca via Viareggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Genoa and Lucca is 159 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lucca without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €16 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Genoa to Lucca, including transfers.
Genoa to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lucca is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €16 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lucca, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Viareggio 5 times a day. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Lucca 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P. Principe to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- numeroverdetpl@regione.toscana.it
- Website
- Autolinee Toscane
Bus from VIAREGGIO Stazione FS to LUCCA Piazzale Verdi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Autolinee Toscane
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Toscane
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gênes to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lucca station.
Genoa to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Viareggio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lucca is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Genoa to Lucca.
Book your Genoa to Lucca train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genoa to Lucca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 5451+ hotels available in Lucca.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Lucca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.