- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Florence will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 57 trains that leave Lucca for Florence every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 18497
Regionale 18535
Regionale 18465
Regionale 18503
Regionale 18493
Regionale Veloce 18659
Regionale 18503
Regionale 18539
Regionale 18511
Regionale 18535Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 60 km
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£8 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Florence trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18461 | 5:05 Lucca station | 1h33 | 6:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260 | 5:35 Lucca station | 1h53 | 7:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18501 | 5:57 Lucca station | 1h39 | 7:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 32803 · Regionale 18503 | 6:30 San Pietro a Vico | 1h37 | 8:07 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 | 6:30 Lucca station | 1h10 | 7:40 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 6:48 Lucca station | 1h19 | 8:07 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18550+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 6:52 Lucca station | 1h32 | 8:24 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 18463 | 6:54 Lucca station | 1h39 | 8:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 32829 · Regionale 18465 | 7:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2h01 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18505 | 7:27 Lucca station | 1h25 | 8:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 7:40 Lucca station | 1h44 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 7:53 Lucca station | 1h40 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83567 · Regionale 18507 | 8:06 San Pietro a Vico | 1h46 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83567+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 8:06 San Pietro a Vico | 1h58 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 18507 | 8:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 32827 · Regionale 18509 | 8:58 San Pietro a Vico | 1h54 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale 18489 | 9:28 San Pietro a Vico | 1h56 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18509 | 9:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18489 | 9:39 Lucca station | 1h45 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 83569 · Regionale Veloce 4026 | 9:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18515 | 10:30 San Pietro a Vico | 3h22 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83573 · Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030 | 10:30 San Pietro a Vico | 2h03 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18511 | 10:32 Lucca station | 1h20 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030 | 10:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18515 | 12:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 12:39 Lucca station | 1h45 | 14:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18568 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 12:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 14:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18517 | 13:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 13:39 Lucca station | 1h45 | 15:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Treno 19171 effettuato con bus FI839 · Regionale 18519 | 13:40 San Pietro a Vico | 2h12 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18519 | 14:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042 | 14:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 16:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83575 · Regionale 18521 | 14:53 San Pietro a Vico | 1h59 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18521 | 15:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 15:39 Lucca station | 1h45 | 17:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 4044 | 15:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 17:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83579 · Regionale 18497 | 16:26 San Pietro a Vico | 1h59 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18525 | 16:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 17:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 16:46 Lucca station | 1h29 | 18:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 16:46 Lucca station | 1h39 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18527 | 17:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 17:39 Lucca station | 1h46 | 19:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 17:39 Lucca station | 1h36 | 19:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18594 · Regionale Veloce 4052 | 17:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 19:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale 18483 | 18:21 San Pietro a Vico | 2h03 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18529 | 18:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 18:39 Lucca station | 1h45 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 18:42 Lucca station | 1h51 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18531 | 19:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 19:39 Lucca station | 1h43 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 83663 · Regionale 18535 | 19:57 San Pietro a Vico | 1h55 | 21:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18535 | 20:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 21:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18606 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 20:42 Lucca station | 1h50 | 22:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 83665 · Regionale 18537 | 21:05 San Pietro a Vico | 1h47 | 22:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 18537 | 21:31 Lucca station | 1h21 | 22:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18610 · Regionale 18330 | 21:42 Lucca station | 2h00 | 23:42 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale 18539 | 22:31 Lucca station | 1h19 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lucca to Florence run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucca to Florence trains use the Lucca to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Lucca and Florence 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.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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