There are 5 ways to get from Lucca to Cento by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train, line 97 bus
best- Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Cimiterobus 97
3h 38m€23–91Bus, line 97 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lucca to Bologna Centralebus 544
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
3h 59m€16–27Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Lucca to Centocar 180.1 km
1h 56m€29–41Train, line 97 bus via Prato
- Take the train from Lucca to Prato Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazionebus 97 / ...
4h 1m€19–36Train
- Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4h 15m€24–95
Lucca to Cento by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lucca to Cento is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Cento. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Cento Autostazione via Indipendenza Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Cento. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Crevalcore via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Lucca and Cento is 203 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Lucca to Cento without a car is to train and line 97 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €22 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lucca to Cento, including transfers.
Lucca to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.
Lucca to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.
The best way to get from Lucca to Cento is to bus and line 97 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €95 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Cento, Italy?
You can take a bus from Lucca to Cento Autostazione via Bologna Centrale and Indipendenza Nord in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucca to Penzale via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna Centrale, Crevalcore, and Crevalcore in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lucca to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Cimitero
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Bus from Indipendenza Nord to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
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More Questions & Answers
Lucca to Cento bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Lucca to Cento train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Cento is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lucca to Cento.
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