- Must visit
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
£9
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Lucca will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Riomaggiore to Lucca you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 83568
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22933 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 34121
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 34107
Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 · Regionale 34081
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale 34117
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+
Intercity 673+
Regionale 34123
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 34121
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale 34125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riomaggiore to Lucca 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 coach which can get you there in 56m. 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 £9.
Distance: 68 km
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£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Lucca trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 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 12263 · Regionale 18391 · Regionale 34081 | 2:06 Riomaggiore station | 4h01 | 6:07 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12211 · Regionale 19339 · Regionale 34089 | 5:13 Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 7:28 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale 18623 | 7:22 Riomaggiore station | 1h36 | 8:58 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 | 9:12 Riomaggiore station | 3h10 | 12:22 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 83568 | 9:12 Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 12:59 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22907 · Regionale 19355 · Regionale 34101 | 10:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h20 | 12:22 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale 34105 | 11:38 Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 13:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 34107 | 12:38 Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 14:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12303 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18493 | 13:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 15:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22921 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 34111 | 13:32 Riomaggiore station | 1h55 | 15:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 34111 | 13:38 Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 15:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18583 | 14:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 16:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22923 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 34115 | 14:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h25 | 16:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18587 | 15:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 17:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 12305 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 34117 | 15:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h25 | 17:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale 34117 | 15:57 Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 17:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 34119 | 15:57 Riomaggiore station | 2h30 | 18:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22933 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 34121 | 16:32 Riomaggiore station | 2h56 | 19:28 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12233 · Regionale 19373 · Regionale 34119 | 16:38 Riomaggiore station | 1h49 | 18:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18595 | 17:02 Riomaggiore station | 2h15 | 19:17 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22935+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 18635 | 17:02 Riomaggiore station | 1h56 | 18:58 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 34121 | 17:57 Riomaggiore station | 1h31 | 19:28 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 83683 | 17:57 Riomaggiore station | 1h56 | 19:53 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 34123 | 18:57 Riomaggiore station | 1h30 | 20:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22943 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18641 | 18:57 Riomaggiore station | 2h03 | 21:00 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale 34125 | 19:41 Riomaggiore station | 1h46 | 21:27 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore to Lucca run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 0:44 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
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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 Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore to Lucca trains use the Riomaggiore to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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.
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