Lucca Travel Forum

Are there frequent buses operating betwen Lucca and Florence daily?

Thanks!

Yes, but Lazzi haven't uploaded their timetable yet (at least, I can't find it on the site):

http://www.lazzi.it/itanew/activenews.asp

Maybe they will upload before you go! If not, the tourist info people will no doubt have the relevant details.

You could easily go by train too.

Thanks! I'll have a look at that web site.

Don't get too excited........I don't think it'll be much help! :-)

No; I only like to know if Lucca would be a good base to visit Florence. I think Lucca is less touristy than Florence.

Ciao!

Look at the trains, too. Train connections are frequent.

Yes, Lucca is less touristy but very interesting for a day trip. Train: www.trenitalia.it

As a good [and cheap] base to visit Florence, Lucca is not cheap&good at all. I mean.. what you spend of money and time for transfer.. it's better staying in Florence. Prato, Campi, Empoli, Sesto or (I suggest) Fiesole... could be a like a base as there are closer to Florence then Lucca (from Fiesole are 12 minutes by train to S.M.Novella station) and there are also local buses.

Many regional trains allow to take the bike with you. :-)

midway between the two is the spa town of Montecatini Terme with lots and lots of hotels in all price ranges, also directly on the autostrada.

Lucca is quite a ways from Florence. I spent a week in Lucca and a week in Florence last summer and much preferred Lucca over Florence. Florence is, however, the better location for side trips into various parts of Tuscany. Florence was overrun with people and Lucca was not. Lucca is far more relaxing and you can rent bikes and ride them around the town walls. The train will be much faster than the bus.

Are there bike tours for a day that could be arranged in Lucca?