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Transport Information for Lucca

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Lucca

The three closest international airports to Lucca are:

1. Pisa International Airport (PSA): Located approximately 19 km from Lucca.

2. Florence Airport (FLR): Situated about 56 km from Lucca.

3. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): Approximately 99 kmfrom Lucca.

These airports provide various international and domestic flights, offering convenient access to Lucca.

The best way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Lucca

The best way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Lucca depends on your preferences. Here are the most popular options:

1. Train
Take the Pisa Mover (shuttle train) from the airport to Pisa Centrale station, From Pisa Centrale, take a regional train to Lucca. Duration: about 30 to 40 minutes

2. Bus
Take the bus that runs directly from Pisa International Airport to Lucca. Operators like “Vaibus” offer this service. Duration: about 1 hour

The best way to travel from Florence Airport (FLR) to Lucca

The best way to travel from Florence Airport (FLR) to Lucca depends on your preferences. Here are the most popular options:

1. Train
Take the T2 tramline from Florence Airport to Florence’s main train station, Santa Maria Novella (SMN). From Santa Maria Novella, take a regional train to Lucca. Duration: about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours

2. Bus
Look for a direct bus from Florence Airport or the city center (Santa Maria Novella area) to Lucca. Companies like Autolinee Toscane or FlixBus operate these routes. Duration: About 1 hour 20 minutes

The best way to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lucca

Traveling from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lucca offers several options.

1. Train
Take the Aerobus or a taxi from the airport to Bologna Centrale train station. From Bologna Centrale, take a train to Lucca: Typically, you’ll take a high-speed train (e.g., Frecciarossa or Italo) to Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN). From Florence SMN, switch to a regional train to Lucca. Duration: about 2 to 2.5 hours

2. Bus
Take a FlixBus (often referred to as a “flexi bus” due to its flexible nature) from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lucca, but it usually involves at least one transfer. FlixBus offers services from Bologna to several cities in Tuscany, including Lucca, but you may need to transfer at another location, typically Florence or Pisa, depending on the schedule. Duration: about 3.5 hours.

Transport Hubs in Tuscany

Airlines
Vueling Airlines – Low-cost Spanish carrier
Key Destinations from Florence: Barcelona – Paris-Orly – London Gatwick – Madrid – Amsterdam – Palma de Mallorca
Seasonal Mediterranean routes (Ibiza, Mykonos)
ITA Airways: Italy’s national airline (successor of Alitalia)
Key Destinations from Florence: Rome Fiumicino – Milan Linate –
Codeshare connections via Rome to: New York (JFK) – Tokyo – Buenos Aires – Brussels – Munich
Lufthansa – Major German carrier
Key Destinations from Florence: Frankfurt – Munich (Germany)
Pisa International Airport – Galileo Galilei (PSA)
Location: Pisa, about 1 km from city center
Major international airport
Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways
Destinations: Europe and limited North African destinations; seasonal long-haul charters
Major Train Stations – Tuscany is crossed by high-speed and regional rail networks. Operated mainly by Trenitalia, with Italo offering high-speed routes.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (Firenze SMN)
Location: Central Florence – Major national rail hub
Services:
High-speed: Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo
Intercity and regional trains
International: Some cross-border trains to Austria, Germany (seasonal)
Destinations: Rome – Milan – Venice – Bologna – Naples
Pisa Centrale
Location: Central Pisa
Lines: Florence – Pisa – Livorno; Pisa–La Spezia; Pisa–Lucca–Pistoia
Services: Regional and Intercity
Destinations: Florence, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Livorno
Livorno Centrale
Location: Livorno city
Connections: Pisa – Rome
Siena Train Station
Location: Slightly outside city centre
Lines: Non-electrified line to Empoli (Florence), Grosseto
Regional hub only
Connections: Florence (via Empoli) – Chiusi – Arezzo
Major Bus Terminals & Networks – Tuscany’s local buses are managed primarily by AutolineeToscane since 2021. Long-distance services include FlixBus – Itabus – MarinoBus.
Florence Bus Terminal – Villa Costanza
Location: Scandicci (via T1 tram from city center)
Intercity/International coach terminal
Services: FlixBus, Itabus, tourist buses
Florence – SITA Bus Terminal (Autostazione)
Location: Via Santa Caterina da Siena, near SMN train station
Services: Regional buses to: Chianti towns (Greve – Radda –Panzano) – Siena – Volterra – San Gimignano
Pisa Bus Station
Location: Piazza dellaStazione (adjacent to Pisa Centrale)
Services: Airport shuttle, regional and urban buses
Siena Bus Terminal – Piazza Gramsci
Location: Historic center
Services: Regional routes (Florence – Grosseto), suburban buses
Notable Route: Rapid Florence–Siena coach (\~1h15)
Arezzo Bus Station
Location: Near train station
Services: Local buses and intercity routes (e.g., to Florence and Rome)
Ferry Ports in Tuscany
Port of Livorno
Location: Livorno (Leghorn), western Tuscany
Type: Major commercial and passenger port
Ferry Routes:
To Sardinia (Olbia, GolfoAranci) = To Corsica (Bastia) – To Sicily and Barcelona
Ferry Companies: Moby Lines – Grimaldi Lines – Corsica Ferries Toremar
Piombino Port
Location: Southern coast of Tuscany
Type: Regional ferry hub
Routes: To Elba Island (Portoferraio – Cavo – Rio Marina)
Seasonal ferries to Sardinia and Corsica
Ferry Companies: Toremar – Blu Navy – Moby Lines

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.