The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Lucca
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lucca will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Lucca every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






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Compare coach and train for Bologna to Lucca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 98 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Lucca train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lucca trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9919+ Tuscany Line 18512 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9919+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9919+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 5h26 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ TUSCANY LINE 18287 · TUSCANY LINE 18573 | 09:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 12:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
8907+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8907+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8907+ Tuscany Line 18512 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9923+ Tuscany Line 18512 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9923+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9923+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17821 · Tuscany Line 18512 | 10:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17821 · Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 19167 | 10:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 13:16 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17821 · Tuscany Line 18512 | 10:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h13 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Tuscany Line 18512 | 10:21 Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 12:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 19167 | 10:21 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 13:16 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17715 · Regionale 18159 · Tuscany Line 18518 | 10:24 Bologna Borgo Panigale | 4h05 | 14:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ TUSCANY LINE 4029 · Regionale 19167 | 10:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 13:09 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
8902+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8902+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8902+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9927+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9927+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9927+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413+ TUSCANY LINE 18516 | 11:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8911+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8911+ TUSCANY LINE 18470 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 14:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8911+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9931+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9931+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9931+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415+ Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale 19212 | 12:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 15:28 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 12:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale 19212 | 12:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 15:28 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18518 | 12:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18520 | 12:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 3h13 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17723 · Regionale 18161 · Tuscany Line 18522 | 12:24 Bologna Borgo Panigale | 4h05 | 16:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4035 · Tuscany Line 18583 | 12:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 15:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
8929+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8929+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8929+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h47 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9935+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9935+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9935+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8419+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 13:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17935 · Tuscany Line 18520 | 13:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539+ ETRUSCHI LINE 4039 · Tuscany Line 18587 | 13:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 16:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
8913+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8913+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8913+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9939+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9939+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9939+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 14:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Tuscany Line 18522 · Tuscany Line 19179 | 14:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 17:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18522 | 14:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18522 · Tuscany Line 19179 | 14:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h18 | 17:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
8959+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8959+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8959+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8915+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8915+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8915+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8143+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8143+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8143+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17837 · TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 15:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17837 · TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 15:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h13 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ TUSCANY LINE 18526 | 15:21 Bologna Centrale | 2h08 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17731 · Regionale 18163 · TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 15:24 Bologna Borgo Panigale | 4h05 | 19:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547+ ETRUSCHI LINE 18307 · Tuscany Line 18595 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 18:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h56 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8919+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 18:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8919+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8919+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 19:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9947+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9947+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 19:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9947+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17859 · Tuscany Line 18528 | 16:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17859 · Tuscany Line 18528 | 16:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h13 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8963+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8963+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8963+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 19:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 16:25 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8923+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8923+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 19:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8923+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 16:47 Bologna Centrale | 2h36 | 19:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9951+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9951+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9951+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 17:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 18530 · TUSCANY LINE 19187 | 17:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 20:00 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 · TUSCANY LINE 19187 | 17:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 20:00 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 17:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 17:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h13 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ TUSCANY LINE 4051 · TUSCANY LINE 18599 | 17:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 20:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
8925+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h47 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8925+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9955+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9955+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 18:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 18:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 18:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h13 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8967+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 18:17 Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8967+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 18:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
8927+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9959+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17851 · Tuscany Line 18536 | 19:35 Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
9961+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 19:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h27 | 22:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Lucca
Trains from Bologna to Lucca run on average 56 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 56 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Lucca trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Lucca from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Lucca train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lucca by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Lucca
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Piazzale Ricasoli.
- Ristorante Giglio
- Osteria Baralla
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Universe Lucca
- Hotel Ilaria
- Albergo San Martino
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Pisa, Florence, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Pisa and Florence
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