There are 4 ways to get from Provence to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Genoa
best- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggiotrain Fb / ...
11h 42m€155–236Drive 512.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Provence to Luccacar 512.1 km
6h 15m€94–136Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 51
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus 798 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Luccabus 503
12h 6mTrain
- Take the train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Garetrain 49
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Viareggiotrain Ic
12h 4m€98–151
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Lucca is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Lucca is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Boulevard des Tilleuls and arriving at Lucca via Gare Routière, Gare SNCF, Nice Airport and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at Lucca via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Viareggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Provence and Lucca is 704 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.
The best way to get from Provence to Lucca without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 11h 42m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Provence to Lucca, including transfers.
Provence to Lucca bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Gare Routière station.
Provence to Lucca train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban station.
The best way to get from Provence to Lucca is to train via Genoa which takes 11h 42m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Provence to Lucca via Chateau Arnoux St Auban, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Viareggio in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Lucca via Boulevard des Tilleuls, Gare Routière, Gare SNCF, Aéroport Promenade, Nice Airport, and Genoa in around 12h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Lucca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Provence to Lucca bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Provence to Lucca train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Lucca is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Provence to Lucca.
There are 4997+ hotels available in Lucca.