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Puccini Museum - Casa Natale
Museum in Puccini’s birthplace with memorabilia, rooms linked to his family and exhibits on the composer’s life and work in Lucca.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
9 m
Trains on 18 Sept
25
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Altopascio to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Altopascio to Lucca will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 25 trains from Altopascio to Lucca, including 25 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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.
Regionale 18480
Regionale 18492
Regionale 18512
Regionale 18522
Regionale 18502
Regionale 18512
Regionale 18522
Regionale 18508
Regionale 18514
Regionale 18528Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altopascio to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 14 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Altopascio to Lucca:
A coach is £0.84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Altopascio to Lucca costing on average £3.
Other travel options to Lucca take longer:
Coach takes on average 23m.
The journey is about 10m faster (16m by train vs 26m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Altopascio to Lucca trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 Altopascio | 0h09 | 7:29 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:20 Altopascio | 0h09 | 8:29 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:02 Altopascio | 0h26 | 13:28 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Regionale 18500 | 6:14 Altopascio station | 0h24 | 6:38 Lucca station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Altopascio to Lucca run on average 22 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 13m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:16 |
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Museum in Puccini’s birthplace with memorabilia, rooms linked to his family and exhibits on the composer’s life and work in Lucca.
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Elegant central square with cafés, civic buildings and a lively atmosphere. A practical base for exploring the surrounding historic streets.
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A dense vegetable and bean soup with stale bread, usually made with cavolo nero and cannellini beans. A comforting Tuscan peasant dish eaten across Lucca.
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Contemporary restaurant with a polished atmosphere, offering seasonal Tuscan ingredients and a more creative take on local cuisine.
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Historic, elegant dining room serving refined Tuscan cuisine and regional wines. A good choice for a more formal meal in Lucca.
Moderate for Tuscany: stays and dining cost more than smaller towns, but Lucca is usually cheaper than Florence. Walking and local buses keep daily costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Altopascio 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.

Most Altopascio to Lucca trains use the Altopascio to Lucca station pair. Use this guide to compare Altopascio and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Altopascio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Altopascio.
Ticket office support is available at Altopascio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Altopascio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Altopascio: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Altopascio.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cavalieri del Tau, Hotel Le Cerbaie, Hotel Astoria.
Lucca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Giglio, Osteria Baralla
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lucca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lucca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lucca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lucca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Universe Lucca, Hotel Ilaria, Albergo San Martino.
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