There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 via Florence (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
3h 41m€31–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lucca277.6 km
3h 32m€14–16Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Luccabus 544
5h 5m€30–45Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
4h 38m€20–79Bus via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azegliobus
5h 32m€25–36Drive 278.9 km
- Drive from Milan to Luccacar 278.9 km
2h 49m€44–63
Milan to Lucca by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lucca is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lucca is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Lucca. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lucca via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Milan and Lucca is 381 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lucca without a car is to train via Florence which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Milan to Lucca, including transfers.
Milan to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Lucca via Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Lucca 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €22–35
- Base Standard
- €40–60
- Base Premium
- €50–75
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €18–25
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azeglio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
- Standard Rate
- €26–35
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lucca station.
Milan to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lucca is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Milan to Lucca.
Book your Milan to Lucca train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Lucca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4919+ hotels available in Lucca.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lucca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















