How to get from Lucca to Rome
- 271 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 10m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 10m
direct
Bus
€18
Cheapest
4h 45m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lucca to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 271 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
271 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 07m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 07m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lucca to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lucca → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lucca to Rome
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 17:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 00:50 | 17:50 |
| FlixBus, Marinobus | 1 | 08:55 | 08:55 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:50
- 01:50
- 16:50
- 17:50
All departuresFlixBus, Marino
- 08:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLucca-Rome TiburtinaBook →
TrenitaliaLucca-Florence, Florence-RomaBook →12GoFlorence-RomaBook →12GoLucca-RomeBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lucca to Rome works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lucca to Rome Tiburtina, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Lucca to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lucca to Rome?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lucca to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 17:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lucca to Rome?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 17:50.
How far is Rome from Lucca?
About 271 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lucca to Rome cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lucca to Rome?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, 12Go.
Can you get from Lucca to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lucca to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026