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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 11 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£47
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
4 h 51 m
Trains on 11 Oct
123
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Lucca will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Ancona to Lucca you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale 94472 · Regionale 18516
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 94522 · Regionale 18512
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 94470 · Regionale 18536
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale 94474 · Regionale 18520
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18510
Intercity 610 · Intercity 594+
Regionale 18528
Intercity 604 · Intercity 584+
Regionale 18512
Intercity 610+
Regionale 18528+
8963
Intercity 608+
Regionale 18522+
8959
Intercity 612+
Regionale 18532+
8967Trains from Ancona to Lucca run on average 96 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 96 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 3:06 |
Last train 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Lucca trains for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:45 Ancona | 7h38 | 12:23 Lucca | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 October | |||||
InterCityNotte 758+ 9907+ Regionale 18506 | 3:06 Ancona station | 6h23 | 9:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 758+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 3:06 Ancona station | 7h23 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 9907+ Regionale 18506 | 3:12 Ancona station | 6h17 | 9:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 3:17 Ancona station | 7h12 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 9907+ Regionale 18464 | 3:17 Ancona station | 7h06 | 10:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 9907+ Regionale 18506 | 3:17 Ancona station | 6h12 | 9:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale 17807 · Regionale 18462 | 3:17 Ancona station | 6h06 | 9:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4151+ Intercity 580+ Regionale 18464 | 3:33 Ancona station | 6h50 | 10:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Regionale 18506 | 3:33 Ancona station | 5h56 | 9:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 4:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8953+ Regionale 18510 | 4:45 Ancona station | 6h44 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8111+ Regionale 18508 | 4:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 · FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 18464 | 5:20 Ancona station | 5h03 | 10:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8951+ Regionale 18510 | 5:20 Ancona station | 6h09 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8951+ Regionale 18508 | 5:20 Ancona station | 5h09 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8111+ Regionale 18508 | 5:20 Ancona station | 5h09 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18510 | 5:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 8953+ Regionale 18510 | 5:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 94522 · Regionale 18512 | 5:45 Ancona station | 7h44 | 13:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 9917+ Regionale 18510 | 5:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 8903+ Regionale 18510 | 5:45 Ancona station | 5h44 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 533+ Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale 19179 | 5:50 Ancona station | 12h33 | 18:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802+ 8953+ Regionale 18510 | 6:15 Ancona station | 5h14 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 9917+ Regionale 18510 | 6:20 Ancona station | 5h09 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18510 | 6:20 Ancona station | 5h09 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 8953+ Regionale 18510 | 6:20 Ancona station | 5h09 | 11:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
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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.
National museum in Palazzo Mansi showing painting, furnishings and decorated rooms. Ideal for understanding aristocratic life in Lucca.
Museum with archaeology, paintings and historic collections inside a former palace. A strong choice for a broad introduction to Lucca.
Tree-lined Renaissance walls turned into a pedestrian promenade. Perfect for walking or cycling with broad views over Lucca and its gardens.
Elegant central square with cafés, civic buildings and a lively atmosphere. A practical base for exploring the surrounding historic streets.
Atmospheric shopping street lined with historic buildings, churches and local shops. It gives a vivid sense of everyday life in old Lucca.
A savoury chickpea flour flatbread baked in a wood oven. A Tuscan street food classic in Lucca, often eaten plain or in bread as a quick snack.
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.
Handmade pasta filled with seasoned beef and pork, traditionally served with meat ragù. A festive Lucchese favourite with rich, rustic flavour.
Contemporary restaurant with a polished atmosphere, offering seasonal Tuscan ingredients and a more creative take on local cuisine.
Traditional Lucchese restaurant near the historic centre, known for local pasta, soups and Tuscan mains in a warm, classic setting.
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 Ancona 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 Ancona to Lucca trains use the Ancona to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
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.
S. Pietro A Vico is 4 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Pietro A Vico has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Available at S. Pietro A Vico: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
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