Pisa to Lucca train

Trains from Pisa to Lucca

Direct trains from Pisa to Lucca depart regularly throughout the day, with more than one an hour at peak times. The journey can take anything from 26 minutes to 36 minutes, meaning you'll be in your destination in around half an hour. The first departure is early in the morning and the final train leaves in the evening, giving you plenty of choice about when to travel.

Pisa to Lucca Train Time: Daily Departures

With around 32 trains between Pisa and Lucca each weekday, 20 on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays, you can be flexible with your travel plans. Early birds can leave Pisa at around 5:20 a.m., getting into Lucca before 6:00 a.m., while the last service of the day departs at around 9:45 p.m., arriving at your destination at 10:15 p.m.

How long is the journey from Pisa to Lucca?

The travel time between Pisa and Lucca by train can vary slightly depending on which service you catch during the day. The quickest journey lasts just 26 minutes, while the longest will take around 36 minutes. Since it's a relatively short distance, all services take under 40 minutes to complete the journey, making it perfect for a day trip.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Pisa to Lucca?

Departure train station: while Pisa Centrale will be the most convenient station for many people who have been exploring the city, other train stations may better suit your needs. For example, you may wish to travel to Lucca directly from Pisa Airport or Pisa San Rossore station, which is closer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. All stations have toilets as well as a few food outlets and waiting rooms.

Arrival train station: Lucca's train station is located not far from the historic centre of the city. You can walk to its famed Piazza Napoleone in just eight minutes or catch the bus. These services depart approximately every 10 minutes and take around five minutes to get there. Lucca train station has a café, shop and toilets that are available for public use.

Which train companies travel from Pisa to Lucca?

Trenitalia is the primary train operator in Italy and runs all the train services from Pisa to Lucca. This means there is little disparity between the different services throughout the day.

Trenitalia Pisa to Lucca

Direct trains from Pisa to Lucca run every day of the week with Trenitalia. They start early in the morning and finish in the evening, with regular services throughout the day. There are fewer services on Saturdays and Sundays. The journey can take from 26 minutes to 36 minutes if you are travelling from Pisa Centrale and slightly longer if departing from Pisa Airport.

Pisa to Lucca trains: services on board

There are no first-class or second-class options on the Trenitalia trains between Pisa and Lucca, as it is a relatively short journey.
Luggage storage on the train includes overhead shelves, the space between back-to-back seats and underneath the seats. Small pets, including dogs and cats, are permitted for free on Trenitalia trains, as long as they are in an appropriate holder. Fully-closed folding bicycles are also allowed.
Trenitalia offers assistance to individuals in wheelchairs, those with limited mobility, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone visually or hearing impaired. This can be organised in advance by phoning the station ahead of your booking.

How to find cheap tickets from Pisa to Lucca

Travelling from Pisa to Lucca by train is inexpensive and as long as you book in advance, you will be able to find cheap tickets. There's no need to select connecting trains or purchase a slower journey, as this will not make your travel costs any cheaper.