There are 4 ways to get from Lucca to Rubiera by train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Train via Bologna
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Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Lucca to Prato Centrale
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Take the train from Prato Centrale to Modena
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Santoni T2 Guidoni
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Take the bus from Florence to Bologna
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Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre to Modena North
Drive
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Drive from Lucca to Rubiera
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Rubiera is to train which costs €14 - €27 and takes 5h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Lucca to Rubiera is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Rubiera. However, there are services departing from Stazione Fs and arriving at Rubiera via Florence, Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre and Bruciata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Lucca and Rubiera is 93 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Lucca to Rubiera without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 59m and costs €15 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lucca to Rubiera, including transfers.
Lucca to Rubiera bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, depart from Stazione Fs station.
The best way to get from Lucca to Rubiera is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 59m and costs €15 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 24m.
Lucca to Rubiera bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Modena North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Rubiera is 195 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Lucca to Rubiera.
- Distance: 92.7 km
- Duration: 4h 59m
What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Rubiera, Italy?
You can take a train from Lucca to Rubiera via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna Centrale, Modena, Modena Stazione Fs, Modena Autostazione, and Modena - Autostazione in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to Rubiera via Santoni T2 Guidoni, Florence, Bologna, Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre, Modena North, and Bruciata in around 6h 24m.
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 Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Lucca to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Prato Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
- Phone
- +39 055 849 0505
- servizioclienti@at-bus.it
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Stazione Fs to Santoni T2 Guidoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre to Modena North
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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