How to get around Lucca
Walk or cycle inside the walls. Trains reach Pisa in 30 minutes and Florence in about 1h20; buses cover the Garfagnana and Bagni di Lucca.
Ways to get around Lucca
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | About €3–5 an hour, €12–18 a day | Rent near the gates; the walls loop is about 4 km and flat |
| Trains (Trenitalia) | About €4 to Pisa; €9 to Florence | Station is outside the south walls; frequent regional trains |
| Vaibus / regional buses | About €1.50–3 | To the Lucca hills and Bagni di Lucca |
| Taxi | About €10–15 for 5 km | Book by phone; ranks at the station |
Taxis in Lucca
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Walk, cycle or book a taxi by phone; most hotels can arrange airport transfers.
Arriving in Lucca
Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA)
PisaMover to Pisa Centrale about €5, then train to Lucca about €4, total 45–60 min; taxi about €60–80.
Florence Peretola (FLR)
Tram or taxi to Florence, then train to Lucca, about 1.5–2 h in total.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lucca?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Walk, cycle or book a taxi by phone; most hotels can arrange airport transfers.
What's the best way to get around Lucca?
Walk or cycle inside the walls. Trains reach Pisa in 30 minutes and Florence in about 1h20; buses cover the Garfagnana and Bagni di Lucca.
How do I get from the airport to Lucca?
PisaMover to Pisa Centrale about €5, then train to Lucca about €4, total 45–60 min; taxi about €60–80.
Is Lucca walkable?
Very walkable.
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