How to get from Rome to Lucca
- 271 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 20m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 20m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Lucca. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 271 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
271 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 5h 25m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Sep 255h 25m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Lucca: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Tiburtina → Luccabus
FlixBus·4h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rome to Lucca
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:55 and the last at 20:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 07:55 | 20:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Lucca works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Lucca, about 4h 20m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Lucca: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Lucca?
The most useful route takes about 4h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Lucca?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:55 and the last at 20:55, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Lucca?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 07:55 and 20:55.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Lucca leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lucca from Rome?
About 271 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Lucca cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Lucca?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Rome to Lucca without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Lucca?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026