Lucca is at the heart of Tuscany and is often chosen by tourists as a starting point to explore the nearby cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena. Since the historical centre is near to the station and the motorway exit, it is easy to access the city. Thanks to the presence of many pedestrian areas, it is a pleasure to discover the city on foot or by bicycle.
By car
A11 Firenze Mare, exit Lucca Est and Lucca Ovest
A11 -Viareggio Lucca, exit Lucca Est and Lucca Ovest
A12 Rosignano-Versilia-Genoa-Lucca, after the exit Versilia, at Viareggio, take the connection to the motorway linking Viareggio and Lucca.
By train
The train station is in Piazza Ricasoli, a few minutes walking from the walls surrounding the old town.
Main connections
from Florence: Santa Maria Novella station
from Pisa: Central Train Station - Pisa San Rossore - Pisa Mover (shuttle to Pisa Airport)
from Viareggio: Central Station
By plane
Pisa International Airport "Galileo Galilei" - www.pisa-airport.com
Florence International Airport "Amerigo Vespucci" - www.aeroporto.firenze.it
By bus
Autolinee Toscane company
The bus station is located in Piazzale Verdi in the historic centre.
Main connections:
- from Florence: Porta al Prato-Leopolda
- from Pisa: Central station
- from Viareggio: Piazza D'Azeglio
Check the Autolinee Toscane timetable