There are 4 ways to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna 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
best- Take the train from Fornaci Di Barga to Luccatrain Re
- Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3h 42m€45–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolognana to Lucca Palatuccibus E5
- Take the bus from Lucca Palatucci to Firenze T2 Guidonibus Dd
- Take the bus from Florence to Bologna Centralebus 537
5h 3m€15–23Drive 127.4 km
- Drive from Lucca (Region) to Bolognacar 127.4 km
2h 30m€23–34Train via Prato (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Fornaci Di Barga to Luccatrain Re
- Take the train from Lucca to Prato Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
4h 6m€41–59
Lucca (Region) to Bologna by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucca (Region) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bolognana and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Lucca Palatucci and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucca (Region) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Fornaci Di Barga and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Lucca and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Lucca (Region) and Bologna is 208 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.
The best way to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna, including transfers.
Lucca (Region) to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, depart from Bolognana station.
Lucca (Region) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Fornaci Di Barga station.
The best way to get from Lucca (Region) to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Lucca (Region), Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Lucca (Region) to Bologna Centrale via Fornaci Di Barga, Lucca, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolognana to Bologna Centrale via Lucca Palatucci and Florence in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Fornaci Di Barga to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Fornaci Di Barga to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lucca to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Bolognana to Lucca Palatucci
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
Bus from Lucca Palatucci to Firenze T2 Guidoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lucca (Region) to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, arrive at Lucca Palatucci station.
Lucca (Region) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lucca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucca (Region) to Bologna is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Lucca (Region) to Bologna.
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