There are 4 ways to get from Parma 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 via Bologna
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
3h 19m€28–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Pratobus 518
- Take the bus from Prato to Luccabus 443 / ...
4h 5m€17–29Drive 169 km
- Drive from Parma to Luccacar 169 km
1h 57m€27–38Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Aulla Lunigianatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Aulla Lunigiana to Luccatrain Re
4h 24m€23–38
Parma to Lucca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lucca is to bus which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Lucca is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Lucca via Prato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Lucca via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Parma and Lucca is 259 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Lucca without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 19m and costs €27 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Parma to Lucca, including transfers.
Parma to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Lucca is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 19m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Lucca via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Lucca via Prato in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Aulla Lunigiana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Aulla Lunigiana to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Parma to Prato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prato to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prato station.
Parma to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Lucca is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Parma to Lucca.
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