Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Lucca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lucca

With a population of 81,748, Lucca is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lucca has to offer.

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When to visit Lucca

Lucca in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lucca in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lucca

Plane

When flying to Lucca, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lucca include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Lucca from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lucca, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lucca to Rome takes 2h 59m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £49 for a 9h 18m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lucca S. Pietro A Vico is the busiest station in Lucca. Another popular train station is Lucca, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lucca is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 129 miles from Lucca. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucca, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Lucca takes 60 miles and will cost you around £26. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 165 miles. Lucca’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lucca, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lucca include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Lucca from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lucca, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lucca to Rome takes 2h 59m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £49 for a 9h 18m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lucca S. Pietro A Vico is the busiest station in Lucca. Another popular train station is Lucca, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lucca is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 129 miles from Lucca. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucca, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Lucca takes 60 miles and will cost you around £26. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 165 miles. Lucca’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lucca

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Lucca

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lucca

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lucca

Most booked hotels in Lucca

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Palazzo Dipinto
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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La Gemma Di Elena
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Exe Toscana
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hotel Rex
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Best Western Grand Htl Guinigi
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hotel Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Lucca

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Lucca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.43 and £23.24. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lucca, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Lucca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.43 and £23.24. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lucca, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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