- 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 on 17 Oct
£23
Average ticket price on 17 Oct
£45
Fastest journey on 17 Oct
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 17 Oct
4 h
Trains on 17 Oct
36
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Lucca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Lucca will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Venice to Lucca you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18490
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18514
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18514
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18536
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18530
Intercity 594+
Regionale 18528
Intercity 584+
Regionale 18512
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
Regionale 18530
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Regionale 18524
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+
Regionale 18514Trains from Venice to Lucca run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 22:45 |
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The table below shows live departures for Venice to Lucca trains for today, Friday 16 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 18534 | 18:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h22 | 22:48 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18536 | 19:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 23:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 17 October | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 18504 | 5:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 9:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 | 5:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 10:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18508 | 6:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 10:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18508 · Regionale 19202 | 6:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h03 | 11:29 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18490 | 6:53 Venice Mestre | 6h30 | 13:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18490 | 7:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h43 | 13:23 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18490 · Regionale 19208 | 8:40 Venice Mestre | 4h57 | 13:37 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18490 | 8:40 Venice Mestre | 4h43 | 13:23 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18571 | 8:40 Venice Mestre | 4h07 | 12:47 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18514 | 8:53 Venice Mestre | 5h36 | 14:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18512 | 9:34 Venice Mestre | 3h55 | 13:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19165 | 9:34 Venice Mestre | 4h42 | 14:16 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18514 | 9:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 14:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18514 | 10:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 14:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18518 | 10:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 15:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18518 | 11:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 15:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19210 | 11:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h33 | 15:59 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18520 | 11:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 16:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3973+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 19179 | 11:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h43 | 18:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18520 | 12:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 16:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 | 12:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 17:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19179 | 13:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h57 | 18:23 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18522 | 13:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 17:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18524 | 13:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 18:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18524 | 14:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 18:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18528 | 14:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 19:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18528 | 15:34 Venice Mestre | 3h55 | 19:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18528 · Regionale 19185 | 15:34 Venice Mestre | 4h19 | 19:53 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18530 | 15:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 20:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 18530 | 16:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 20:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 18530 · Regionale 19218 | 16:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h34 | 21:00 San Pietro a Vico | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18532 | 16:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h49 | 21:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18532 | 17:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h03 | 21:29 Lucca station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18536 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h49 | 23:29 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18534 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h08 | 22:48 Lucca station | 2 changes | |
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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 Venice 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 Venice to Lucca trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Lucca station pair, with some services arriving at S. Pietro A Vico. Use this guide to compare Venice and Lucca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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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