There are 5 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
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 Genoa (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggiotrain Ic
6h 22m€40–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Luccabus 503 / ...
8h 8m€34–50Drive 347.2 km
- Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Luccacar 347.2 km
3h 53m€57–82Fly, bus
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NCE - FLR
- Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus
5h 59m€97–230Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Viareggiotrain Ic
6h 29m€40–70
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca. However, there are services departing from La Barmassa and arriving at Lucca via Lycée Masséna, Nice Airport and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer and arriving at Lucca via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Viareggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lucca is 333 km. The road distance is 347.2 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 22m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca, including transfers.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 22m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Viareggio in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Barmassa to Lucca via Lycée Masséna, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Genoa in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–250
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lucca.
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