Transfers Countries Italy FlorenceFlorence to Lucca

Private car transfer from Florence to Lucca

Door-to-door
in 1 h 10 min

From €58
per seat

Comfortable
car

One way

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One way

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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Florence.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 10 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Lucca.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

94 km1 h 10 min

Overview: car trip from Florence to Lucca

The drive from Florence to Lucca takes 70 minutes and is just far enough for a day trip around Tuscany. You’ll head due west from Florence to Pisa, then slightly north to the small city of Lucca. The total journey is 58 miles (94 km).

Pisa is only a short distance southwest from Lucca, so lean into Italian culture with a pit stop in the old city center to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Have lunch on one of its many restaurant patios and stretch your legs with a walk through its cobbled alleyways.

Having a Daytrip driver behind the wheel means having a local expert to ask questions and learn about the ordinary life of Italians. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility you won’t find in a bus schedule, all while making memories that last a lifetime. Welcome to Lucca!

About Lucca

The drive from Florence to Lucca will take you to the northern part of Tuscany, right outside of Pisa and southwest of the Apuan Alps. Lucca was first inhabited by the Etruscans and was later folded into the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, it became a wealthy and independent city-state thanks to the silk trade.

Luca is laid out in a typical medieval style with narrow, cobbled streets and small plazas, but with some surprising features. The main square, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, is less of a square and more of an oval! The square was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater and follows the original elliptical shape.

Another unique feature is Lucca’s Renaissance-era city walls. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, they have remained relatively unchanged despite centuries of use. The walls encircle the historic city center and are used as an elevated promenade for walking and biking around the city. Large trees grow out of the tops of the walls to shade the 3.1 miles (5 km) of pathways.

For any Italian opera fans, Lucca is home to a familiar face. Opera composer Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca. His most famous works are the operas La Bohème and Madama Butterfly, which have left their mark on the musical world. Puccini’s childhood home in Lucca is now a museum.

From Florence to Lucca: travel tips

These technology tips are helpful for your adventures throughout all of Italy, not just for your Florence to Lucca transfer. Check out these handy tips before heading to the airport for your vacation!

Download offline maps of your scheduled stops

You can save your phone’s battery life and lessen your mobile data usage by downloading offline maps of the cities you’ll visit in Italy. Offline maps can’t do everything (for example, give real-time public transportation updates), but they are very helpful for areas with low data speeds, like Tuscany. Follow these instructions for your preferred maps to get started:

Download an offline Italian dictionary

Daytrip drivers for this route speak English, as well as Italian, but you may come across shop owners and waiters with limited English in smaller cities like Lucca.

Google Translate is far from perfect, but it is great for getting the point across when you need to communicate. Download an offline version of Italian just in case your mobile data speeds are bad in rural areas, or you need to conserve your phone’s battery.

How to get from Florence to Lucca

Traveling through rural regions of central Italy can be a challenge, but good thing that Daytrip keeps it simple with local, professional drivers. Compare these modes of transportation for your Florence to Lucca transfer to pick the one that’s right for you.

Driving from Florence to Lucca

Your limited vacation time is not when you should be negotiating with rental car agencies and taking a crash course on Italian driving customs. Hire a local driver from Daytrip to make your transfer from Florence to Lucca as easy and relaxing as possible.

The drive takes 70 minutes door-to-door and can be booked weeks, or even months, ahead of time. Thanks to our easy online ordering system, you can add hand-selected stops to other points of interest along the way, like Prato.

Transfers for this route start at just $61 (€56) per seat, so book your ride today!

Bus from Florence to Lucca

The bus company Autolinee Toscane—Linee Regionali offers direct buses between Florence’s main bus station and Lucca once per hour from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The trip takes 55 minutes, but it is subject to delays and costs from $4 to $6 (€3.60-€5.50). When calculating the cost and time needed for this trip, account for any taxi rides or city bus tickets from your accommodation to the bus station (and back home!).

Train from Florence to Lucca

There are no direct trains from Florence to Lucca. Any train travel would require a transfer in Pisa’s Central train station. Trains leave from both Florence and Pisa frequently every day, and tickets are between $13 and $16 (€12-€14.60). The train journeys take 1 hour and 20 minutes, but you will need to calculate transport to and from the train stations into the cost if you are taking a taxi or public transit.

Things to do when you get to Lucca

If the saying goes, “Getting there is half the fun,” then the other half is definitely the destination! After your tour through Tuscany on your drive from Florence to Lucca, check out these fun activities.

Have a stroll on the city walls

500-year-old city walls where you can walk and bike? That’s correct! While most Renaissance-era city walls are brittle tourist attractions, in Lucca, they’re made for sport, leisure, and getting around town.

Lucca’s city walls, or le mura di Lucca, act as a raised promenade encircling the historical city center. They are wide, shaded by trees, and stand several feet above the ground. Walking or biking on these paths will help you get your bearings with a bird’s eye view of Lucca’s medieval city center. Rent a bike or walk the 3.1 mile (5 km) perimeter as soon as you arrive!

Refresh with a coffee on Piazza dell'Anfiteatro

After walking or biking the perimeter, stop for a coffee at one of the cafes in this oval-shaped plaza. Amphitheater Plaza sits on the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and still retains the classic shape of amphitheaters of the time.

The plaza was designed in 1830 and the buildings encircling the plaza are all touching, paying homage to the walls of the ancient amphitheater that have been lost to time. It can only be reached by entering one of its four gateways in the north, south, east, and west. As you sit in the center of modern cultural life in Lucca, take a moment to imagine its Roman past.

Get even higher at Torre Guinigi

If the views from the raised city walls weren’t enough, head to the top of Torre Guinigi. At 148 feet (45 meters), you can see every nook and cranny for miles around. Torre Guinigi is a relic from the 14th century when wealthy families in the region built towers to display their wealth and gain a visible advantage over approaching enemies.

Similar to the city walls of Lucca, the tower has trees growing out of the top. These trees are a unique addition to the tower and provide shade for Tuscany’s long summer days. The entrance fee is $6 and requires walking up many stairs, so leave the flip-flops at home!

When is the best time to visit Lucca

Plan your trip from Florence to Lucca during the spring (April through June) or the fall (September and October) for the best experience. The temperatures during these months range from 60°F to 75°F (15°C to 24°C), which is ideal for a walk or bike ride on le mura di Lucca.

In July and August, the crowds come from far and wide and may detract from your ideal vacation. The sun is also much stronger in the summer and may be uncomfortable if you are not used to spending all day outside.

If you are visiting from outside of Italy, the airport fares also tend to be lower during these shoulder seasons than in the middle of summer.

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Florence to Lucca

Is it worth going to Lucca?

Of course! You may have seen Tuscan hilltowns and typical Medieval cities before, but Lucca has a unique flair not found elsewhere. It is the perfect distance from Florence for a day trip, so don’t miss out on this crown jewel of Tuscany.

Is Lucca worth a day trip from Florence?

Yes! With only 70 minutes of driving time between Florence and Lucca, it is the right distance for a day trip that is as exciting as it is close by. Daytrip makes it easy to schedule a visit to Lucca, as well as other points of interest in the area.

Why is Lucca, Italy famous?

Lucca is one of the most well-preserved Renaissance cities in Italy. It has unique features, such as the tree-topped Torre Guinigi, the raised promenade built from ancient city walls, and a plaza built on a Roman amphitheater in the shape of an oval.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Lucca?

Driving directly from your accommodation in Florence to Lucca is the fastest way to make this journey. The drive is about 70 minutes and takes you through the heart of Tuscany. Hire a driver to eliminate the time needed to rent the car and find parking on Italy’s tiny roads.

How do you get from Florence to Lucca?

Hire a driver, take a direct bus, or take two trains from Florence to Lucca. The journey’s time and cost depend on your mode of transportation, but expect it to take 1 to 2 hours. Driving is the fastest and easiest when you use Daytrip to book your ride.

What is the easiest way to get from Florence to Lucca?

Getting to Lucca from Florence is easiest with a private driver. Make your door-to-door journey in one easy step without the rental car hassle. Daytrip makes it incredibly easy to book a driver with the convenience and speed you expect from an award-winning company.

Visit these sights on the way

San Gimignano

The meticulously maintained houses, walls, and towers of this UNESCO-protected town will bring you back to the Middle Ages. Towers of Power

Prato

A city with a seemingly endless array of palaces, castles, museums, and cathedrals for visitors to choose from. Rooted in art and nature

Leonardo Da Vinci Museum

Since 1953, this museum in Leonardo’s hometown has been bringing the Renaissance master’s sketches to life. Bringing the Master to Life

Montecatini Alto

Montecatini Alto is an Italian town famous all over the world for its thermal waters and spas. The tiny medieval village offers stunning view of the Tuscan hills. Medieval village with Tuscan views

Vespa Museum

When it comes to these Italian icons, you don’t have to be a scooter lover to 'get it'. Essentially Italian

Pisa

Straddling the River Arno, the Italian city of Pisa has much more to offer than its famous Leaning Tower. Ancient city of art

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Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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