The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucca to Bologna
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
48
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 $31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $17.
To travel from Lucca to Bologna you need to make at least one change.
TUSCANY LINE 18523 · Regionale 17836
Tuscany Line 18525 · Regionale 17838
Tuscany Line 18527 · Regionale TTPER 17936
TUSCANY LINE 18535 · Regionale 17852
Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
TUSCANY LINE 18533+
Intercity 1588
TUSCANY LINE 18523 · Regionale 17836
Tuscany Line 18525 · Regionale 17838
Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 17820Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lucca to Bologna
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 coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 98 km
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$19 Average Price | $19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m 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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Live departures
Lucca to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 18461 · Regionale 17806 | 4:05 am Lucca station | 2h34 | 6:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18461+ FRECCIAROSSA 9574 | 4:05 am Lucca station | 2h23 | 6:28 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19191 · Regionale 18503+ Intercity 580 | 5:30 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h08 | 8:38 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19191 · Regionale 18503 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 5:30 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h09 | 8:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 18659+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508 | 5:30 am Lucca station | 2h03 | 7:33 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19191 · Regionale 18503 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 5:30 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h25 | 8:55 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 17810 | 5:30 am Lucca station | 2h09 | 7:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 19191 · Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 5:30 am San Pietro a Vico | 2h43 | 8:13 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 5:48 am Lucca station | 2h25 | 8:13 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 5:54 am Lucca station | 2h39 | 8:33 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19149 · Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17818 | 6:23 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h16 | 9:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19149 · Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17816 | 6:23 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h02 | 9:25 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19149 · Regionale 18465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 6:23 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h10 | 9:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18505 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 6:27 am Lucca station | 2h12 | 8:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:27 am Lucca station | 2h21 | 8:48 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17816 | 6:40 am Lucca station | 2h29 | 9:09 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 18488 · ETRUSCHI LINE 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 6:53 am Lucca station | 2h40 | 9:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507 · Regionale 17818 | 7:31 am Lucca station | 2h08 | 9:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 19151 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 17820 | 7:39 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h16 | 10:55 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19151 · TUSCANY LINE 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 7:39 am San Pietro a Vico | 2h54 | 10:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19151 · TUSCANY LINE 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 7:49 am Lucca station | 2h44 | 10:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19159 · TUSCANY LINE 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:28 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h05 | 11:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19159 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Regionale 17822 | 8:28 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h11 | 11:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19159 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Regionale 17822 | 8:28 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h27 | 11:55 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 8:31 am Lucca station | 2h17 | 10:48 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 17820 | 8:31 am Lucca station | 2h08 | 10:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:39 am Lucca station | 2h54 | 11:33 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19159 · TUSCANY LINE 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:42 am Lucca station | 2h51 | 11:33 am Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 9:32 am Lucca station | 2h16 | 11:48 am Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18511 · Regionale 17822 | 9:32 am Lucca station | 2h07 | 11:39 am Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18566 · TUSCANY LINE 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 9:42 am Lucca station | 2h51 | 12:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18515+ Intercity 588 | 11:31 am Lucca station | 2h16 | 1:47 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18515 · Regionale 17828 | 11:31 am Lucca station | 2h08 | 1:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18473+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 11:39 am Lucca station | 2h54 | 2:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19197 · Tuscany Line 18517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 11:40 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h18 | 2:58 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19197 · Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale 17834 | 11:40 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 3:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19197 · Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 11:40 am San Pietro a Vico | 3h15 | 2:55 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 12:31 pm Lucca station | 2h08 | 2:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 12:39 pm Lucca station | 2h54 | 3:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Tuscany Line 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 12:40 pm Lucca station | 2h53 | 3:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18519 · Regionale 17834 | 1:31 pm Lucca station | 2h08 | 3:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18519+ Intercity 590 | 1:31 pm Lucca station | 2h19 | 3:50 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 1:42 pm Lucca station | 2h51 | 4:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19205 · Tuscany Line 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 1:48 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h00 | 4:48 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19205 · Tuscany Line 18521 · Regionale 17836 | 1:48 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h07 | 4:55 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 2:31 pm Lucca station | 2h17 | 4:48 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18521 · Regionale 17836 | 2:31 pm Lucca station | 2h08 | 4:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 2:39 pm Lucca station | 2h54 | 5:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18494 · Tuscany Line 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 2:42 pm Lucca station | 2h51 | 5:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19207 · Tuscany Line 18525+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 3:03 pm San Pietro a Vico | 2h55 | 5:58 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19207 · Tuscany Line 18525 · Regionale 17838 | 3:03 pm San Pietro a Vico | 2h52 | 5:55 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18525 · Regionale 17838 | 3:31 pm Lucca station | 2h08 | 5:39 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 3:46 pm Lucca station | 2h47 | 6:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19211 · Tuscany Line 18527 · Regionale 17842 | 3:49 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h20 | 7:09 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19211 · Tuscany Line 18527 · Regionale 17842 | 3:49 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h36 | 7:25 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19211 · Tuscany Line 18527+ Intercity 592 | 3:49 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h07 | 6:56 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Tuscany Line 18527+ Intercity 592 | 4:31 pm Lucca station | 2h25 | 6:56 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Tuscany Line 18481 · Regionale 17842 | 4:39 pm Lucca station | 2h30 | 7:09 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
Regionale 19173 · TUSCANY LINE 18531 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 5:21 pm San Pietro a Vico | 4h04 | 9:25 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19173 · TUSCANY LINE 18531 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 5:21 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h48 | 9:09 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19173 · TUSCANY LINE 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 5:21 pm San Pietro a Vico | 3h12 | 8:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18529+ Intercity 596 | 5:31 pm Lucca station | 2h11 | 7:42 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 18529 · Regionale 17844 | 5:31 pm Lucca station | 2h49 | 8:20 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19173 · TUSCANY LINE 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 5:42 pm Lucca station | 2h51 | 8:33 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 6:31 pm Lucca station | 2h17 | 8:48 pm Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 19175 · TUSCANY LINE 4060+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 6:38 pm San Pietro a Vico | 2h57 | 9:35 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18485 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 6:39 pm Lucca station | 2h30 | 9:09 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 19175 · TUSCANY LINE 4060+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 6:45 pm Lucca station | 2h50 | 9:35 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 19183 · TUSCANY LINE 18537 · Regionale 17852 | 8:04 pm San Pietro a Vico | 2h46 | 10:50 pm Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 18537 · Regionale 17852 | 8:31 pm Lucca station | 2h03 | 10:34 pm Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucca to Bologna
Trains from Lucca to Bologna run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 50 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:46 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Lucca to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Lucca and Bologna from $11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucca to Bologna train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucca and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Piazzale Ricasoli.
- Ristorante Giglio
- Osteria Baralla
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Universe Lucca
- Hotel Ilaria
- Albergo San Martino
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Pisa, Florence, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Pisa and Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available


