There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, 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
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 38m€41–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lucca277.6 km
3h 37m€14–16Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Luccabus 544
5h 11m€30–50Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
4h 35m€32–70Train #2
- Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Viareggiotrain Ec
6h 13m€94–133Drive 278.9 km
- Drive from Milan to Lucca Cathedralcar 278.9 km
2h 49m€45–65
Milan to Lucca Cathedral by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Lucca. Services depart six 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 Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lucca via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Milan and Lucca Cathedral is 382 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral without a car is to train via Florence which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral, including transfers.
Milan to Lucca Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Lucca Cathedral train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lucca Cathedral is to train via Florence which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lucca Cathedral, Italy?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Lucca Cathedral via Firenze S.M.N. and Lucca in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Lucca 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Lucca Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lucca station.
Milan to Lucca Cathedral train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lucca Cathedral is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Milan to Lucca Cathedral.
Book your Milan to Lucca Cathedral train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Lucca Cathedral bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4592+ hotels available in Lucca Cathedral.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lucca Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.