- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Bologna will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lucca for Bologna every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 98 km
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Bologna trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 18515+ 8916 | 12:31 Lucca station | 2h47 | 15:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18515+ Intercity 588 | 12:31 Lucca station | 2h16 | 14:47 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18515 · Regionale 17828 | 12:31 Lucca station | 2h08 | 14:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18515+ 9932 | 12:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 15:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18473+ 8916 | 12:39 Lucca station | 2h39 | 15:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18473 · Regionale 17830 | 12:39 Lucca station | 2h30 | 15:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 13:31 Lucca station | 2h08 | 15:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18517+ 8918 | 13:31 Lucca station | 3h47 | 17:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18517+ 8134 | 13:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 16:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18491+ 8918 | 13:39 Lucca station | 3h39 | 17:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 13:39 Lucca station | 2h54 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale 17834 | 13:40 San Pietro a Vico | 3h15 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18519+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 13:40 San Pietro a Vico | 3h18 | 16:58 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 13:40 Lucca station | 2h53 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18519 · Regionale 17834 | 14:31 Lucca station | 2h08 | 16:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18519+ 8918 | 14:31 Lucca station | 2h47 | 17:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18519+ 8928 | 14:31 Lucca station | 3h47 | 18:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18519+ 9940 | 14:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 17:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 14:42 Lucca station | 2h51 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17838 | 14:53 San Pietro a Vico | 3h46 | 18:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836 | 14:53 San Pietro a Vico | 3h02 | 17:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 14:53 San Pietro a Vico | 3h05 | 17:58 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836 | 15:31 Lucca station | 2h08 | 17:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18521+ 8928 | 15:31 Lucca station | 2h47 | 18:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18521+ 8944 | 15:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 18:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18493+ 8928 | 15:39 Lucca station | 2h39 | 18:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18497 · Regionale 17842 | 16:26 San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18497+ Intercity 592 | 16:26 San Pietro a Vico | 3h30 | 19:56 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18525+ 8920 | 16:31 Lucca station | 2h47 | 19:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 17838 | 16:31 Lucca station | 2h08 | 18:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18525+ 9958 | 16:31 Lucca station | 3h32 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18525+ 9948 | 16:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 19:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18497+ 8922 | 16:46 Lucca station | 3h32 | 20:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18497+ 8966 | 16:46 Lucca station | 3h57 | 20:43 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18497+ 9958 | 16:46 Lucca station | 3h17 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18527+ Intercity 592 | 17:31 Lucca station | 2h25 | 19:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18527+ 8922 | 17:31 Lucca station | 2h47 | 20:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18527+ 9958 | 17:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18481+ 8966 | 17:39 Lucca station | 3h04 | 20:43 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18481 · Regionale 17842 | 17:39 Lucca station | 2h30 | 20:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale 18483+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 18:21 San Pietro a Vico | 2h57 | 21:18 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale 18483 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 18:21 San Pietro a Vico | 3h48 | 22:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale 18483 · Regionale 17844 | 18:21 San Pietro a Vico | 2h59 | 21:20 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18529+ Intercity 596 | 18:31 Lucca station | 2h11 | 20:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18529+ 8968 | 18:31 Lucca station | 3h12 | 21:43 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18529+ 9954 | 18:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 21:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18483 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 18:39 Lucca station | 3h30 | 22:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18483 · Regionale 17844 | 18:39 Lucca station | 2h41 | 21:20 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18483+ 8968 | 18:39 Lucca station | 3h04 | 21:43 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18483+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 18:39 Lucca station | 2h39 | 21:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 19:31 Lucca station | 2h27 | 21:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18531+ 8158 | 19:31 Lucca station | 2h32 | 22:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18485 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 19:39 Lucca station | 2h30 | 22:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 18537 · Regionale 17852 | 21:05 San Pietro a Vico | 2h45 | 23:50 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18537 · Regionale 17852 | 21:31 Lucca station | 2h03 | 23:34 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:30 Lucca | 2h09 | 6:39 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lucca to Bologna run on average 59 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:33, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 59 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 1:33 |
Last train 22:45 |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
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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Bologna Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucca to Bologna trains use the Lucca to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna San Ruffillo. Use this guide to compare Lucca and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Ponte A Moriano is 7 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponte A Moriano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Ponte A Moriano.
ATMs are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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