There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lucca by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
15h 2m€228–462Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane NTE - PSA
7h 8m€84–286Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luccabus 443 / ...
22h 30m€121–192Drive 1,168 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Luccacar 1,168 km
13h 20m€188–272Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane LRH - PSA
9h 17m€118–312Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Viareggiotrain Ic
19h 50m€225–419Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Viareggiotrain Ec
26h 51m€143–236Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NTE - FLR
- Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus
8h 23m€106–281Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BOD - FLR
- Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus
9h 12m€105–285
La Rochelle to Lucca by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lucca is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lucca is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €80 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Lucca. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Lucca via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lucca. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lucca via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lucca is 1704 km. The road distance is 1168 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lucca without a car is to train via Paris which takes 15h 2m and costs €220 - €470.
It takes approximately 15h 2m to get from La Rochelle to Lucca, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Lucca train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lucca is to train via Paris which takes 15h 2m and costs €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 22h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lucca via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Lucca via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Pisa International Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Lucca train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lucca is 1168 km. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from La Rochelle to Lucca.
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