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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 05 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 05 Oct
£8
Fastest journey on 05 Oct
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 05 Oct
1 h 16 m
Trains on 05 Oct
45
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Empoli to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Empoli to Lucca will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
To travel from Empoli to Lucca you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 19208
Regionale 18361 · Regionale 18571
Regionale 18373 · Regionale 18581 · Regionale 19210
Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19185
Regionale 18283 · Regionale 18567
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19165
Regionale 18293 · Regionale 18493
Regionale 18377 · Regionale 18497
Regionale 18313 · Regionale 18597
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19165Trains from Empoli to Lucca run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 55m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Empoli to Lucca trains for tomorrow, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18251+ BUS LP662+ Regionale 18501 | 1:15 Empoli station | 4h40 | 5:55 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 18551 | 5:06 Empoli station | 1h34 | 6:40 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 18551 · Regionale 19200 | 5:06 Empoli station | 1h50 | 6:56 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 18616 | 6:01 Empoli station | 1h35 | 7:36 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale 19155 | 6:45 Empoli station | 1h50 | 8:35 San Pietro a Vico | 1 change | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale 19155 | 6:45 Empoli station | 1h38 | 8:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19336 · Regionale 18623 | 7:22 Empoli station | 1h36 | 8:58 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18263 · Regionale 18489 | 7:30 Empoli station | 1h50 | 9:20 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4013 · Regionale 18489 | 7:58 Empoli station | 1h22 | 9:20 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18357 · Regionale 18559 | 8:27 Empoli station | 1h23 | 9:50 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 18563 | 8:58 Empoli station | 1h20 | 10:18 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18283 · Regionale 18567 | 9:27 Empoli station | 1h21 | 10:48 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18283 · Regionale 18567 · Regionale 19202 | 9:27 Empoli station | 2h02 | 11:29 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18361 · Regionale 18571 | 10:27 Empoli station | 2h20 | 12:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18361 · Regionale 18515 | 10:27 Empoli station | 2h00 | 12:27 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 · Regionale 18515 | 10:58 Empoli station | 1h29 | 12:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale 18571 | 11:27 Empoli station | 1h20 | 12:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 19208 | 11:57 Empoli station | 1h40 | 13:37 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 18491 | 11:57 Empoli station | 1h20 | 13:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18367 · Regionale 18575 | 12:27 Empoli station | 1h20 | 13:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19165 | 12:58 Empoli station | 1h18 | 14:16 San Pietro a Vico | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19165 | 12:58 Empoli station | 1h11 | 14:09 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale 18577 | 13:27 Empoli station | 1h20 | 14:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18293 · Regionale 18493 | 14:01 Empoli station | 1h16 | 15:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18373 · Regionale 18581 · Regionale 19210 | 14:27 Empoli station | 1h32 | 15:59 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18373 · Regionale 18581 | 14:27 Empoli station | 1h20 | 15:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 18583 | 14:58 Empoli station | 1h19 | 16:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale 18497 | 15:28 Empoli station | 1h16 | 16:44 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 18587 | 15:58 Empoli station | 1h19 | 17:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 18587 · Regionale 19216 | 15:58 Empoli station | 1h49 | 17:47 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18381 · Regionale 18591 | 16:27 Empoli station | 1h20 | 17:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19179 | 16:58 Empoli station | 1h19 | 18:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19179 | 16:58 Empoli station | 1h25 | 18:23 San Pietro a Vico | 1 change | |
Regionale 18387 · Regionale 18593 | 17:28 Empoli station | 1h19 | 18:47 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 18595 | 17:58 Empoli station | 1h19 | 19:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19185 | 18:27 Empoli station | 1h19 | 19:46 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18311 · Regionale 19185 | 18:27 Empoli station | 1h26 | 19:53 San Pietro a Vico | 1 change | |
Regionale 18313 · Regionale 18597 · Regionale 19218 | 19:00 Empoli station | 2h00 | 21:00 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18313 · Regionale 18597 | 19:00 Empoli station | 1h17 | 20:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18389 · Regionale 18601 | 19:27 Empoli station | 1h51 | 21:18 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18389 · Regionale 18641 | 19:27 Empoli station | 1h33 | 21:00 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 18601 | 19:58 Empoli station | 1h20 | 21:18 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18319 · Regionale 18603 | 20:27 Empoli station | 1h22 | 21:49 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 18605 | 20:58 Empoli station | 1h19 | 22:17 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18242 · Regionale 18536 | 21:21 Empoli station | 2h08 | 23:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
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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 Empoli 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 Empoli to Lucca trains use the Empoli to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Empoli and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Empoli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Rifugio, Osteria del Gusto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Empoli. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Empoli. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Empoli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Empoli: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Empoli: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tazza d'Oro, Hotel Da Vinci, Hotel Il Sole.
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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