The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bologna to Lucca
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap coach 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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 12 buses that leave Bologna for Lucca every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
18:302h00Bologna20:30Lucca£101One-way0 changes
6:002h00Bologna8:00Lucca£101One-way0 changes
6:401h50Bologna8:30Lucca£131One-way0 changes
18:001h50Bologna19:50Lucca£141One-way0 changes
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 184909:104h13Bologna Centrale13:23Lucca station£141One-way1 change
6:401h50Bologna8:30Lucca£131One-way0 changes
18:001h50Bologna19:50Lucca£141One-way0 changes
18:302h00Bologna20:30Lucca£101One-way0 changes
6:002h00Bologna8:00Lucca£101One-way0 changes
17:402h10Bologna19:50Lucca£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 coach with prices starting from £9. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 98 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Lucca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lucca coaches for today, Tuesday 28 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 19145 | 21:27 Bologna Centrale | 8h32 | 5:59 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 29 April | |||||
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18490 | 9:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 13:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18490 · Regionale 19208 | 9:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 13:37 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h19 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 19165 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 14:16 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18514 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h19 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h50 | 20:15 Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Lucca
Buses from Bologna to Lucca run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 98 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 98 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus from Bologna to LuccaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Lucca with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bologna to Lucca coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lucca by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Lucca
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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