There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Luccatrain Re
2h€16–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Luccabus 544
2h 35m€15–25Drive 154.4 km
- Drive from Bologna to Luccacar 154.4 km
1h 37m€25–35Train via Florence
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
2h 10m€19–42
Bologna to Lucca by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lucca is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lucca is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €24 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lucca. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lucca via Prato Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Bologna and Lucca is 141 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Lucca without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Bologna to Lucca, including transfers.
Bologna to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Lucca is to train which takes 2h and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Lucca via Prato Centrale in around 2h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Lucca once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Prato Centrale to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lucca station.
Bologna to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Prato Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lucca is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Bologna to Lucca.
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