Travel through the Renaissance era to one of Italy's most beautiful walled cities. Learn about taking the train from Lucca to Florence.
Whether you're traveling through Tuscany or simply is a great Italian city to visit! Although traveling the 47.5 miles (76 km) by train takes about 20 minutes longer than driving, taking the train brings you directly inside the city's walls, where driving and parking in the old town is severely restricted. This is why taking the train between Lucca and Florence is your best choice.
Frequent Trains from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Lucca
There are hourly trains from Lucca to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. These trains also stop at Firenze Rifredi station as well, located on Via dello Steccuto in the north of the city, if that's more convenient for you. The trip, which is on a Regionale train, takes an hour and 15 minutes and costs about $9. There are no reserved seats, and the tickets are good for one ride within two months of purchase.
Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.
Direct Trains from Lucca to Florence
All trains from Lucca to Florence are direct.
Amenities on Trains from Lucca to Florence
Regionale trains sometimes have 1st class and 2nd class cars. Reservations are not required on these trains, you simply find an available seat on a car in the appropriate class for your ticket. There is no food service or cafe car on these trains, and the on-board air conditioning doesn’t always work.
Florence and Lucca Train Stations
Florence's Santa Maria Novella station, the main station in the city, is close to the historic center, and is a major hub for city and regional buses, making it easy to get to and from the station if you're traveling light. Firenze Rifredi station is not as large as Santa Maria Novella, but there is an attached bus station for city buses.
The Lucca train station is located in the southern end of the city, inside the walls, on Piazza Ricasoli. It has a beautiful exterior and includes a bar, ticket desk, bathrooms, and a railway police station. Local buses stop outside the station.
Journey Information
See below for details on traveling from Lucca to Florence by train.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Train Travel in Italy
From seat assignments and luggage space, to the different types of tickets, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about train travel in Italy.
Arrival and Departure Train Destinations
Read on for information about Lucca to Florence train stations.
Lucca Train Station
The pretty Tuscan town of Lucca is served by the Lucca train station, which was built in 1846. There have been some updates to the building since, but the overall structure remains original, including the two storeys of arches on the facade.
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