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What public transport is there between Lucca and Bagne de Lucca

I am going ot a wedding in Bagne de Lucca in october and am just wondering whether it is better to stay in Lucca or Bagne de lucca

It is difficult to see if there is any public transport from Lucca to Bagne de Lucca

Do you have any recommendations of accommodation in either venue

there will be approximately 10 coming from Australia for the wedding

Are there any wineries that can be visited using public transport in the Lucca area ?

Are there frequent buses operating betwen Lucca and Florence daily?

Thanks!

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Thamks

Can anybody help us in finding house, villa, farm or casle for my family. We want to visit the Toscany region for about one week in the end of june. If there is a pool it will be plended, but not a must have. We whant to hire cars so we can move around. Therefore the house donīt need to be in any city. If it is in driving distanse from the see, it would be fine. Regards GunnarG from Norway.

Hello, I am traveling to Italy (arrving Jan 19 @11am) and am trying to figure out the easiest way to get from Milan to Lucca without a whole lot of headache. Does anyone know whether there is a bus service either from the airport direct to Lucca station or from Milan Centrale station to Lucca? It would be great to avoid going an hour or so beyond to Florence than having to come back.
It is possible to rent a car however the rental agencies in Lucca are closed at noon on Saturday which will require rental return on Monday and I will not arrive in time.

Any advice would be great. Thank you for your help.
cmt

Hi
We are staying in Lucca for 4 days at the end of January 08 and then travelling to Viterbo to stay for 7 days (accommodation all prebooked). Can you please advise the best way of getting to Viterbo. From checking trains etc it looks as though we might have to hire a car - I'd prefer to do that later when we are in Viterbo if possible. Public transport is our preferred way of getting there.
Thanks heaps, ciao bertoli

Hi.

I will be visiting Italy in October of 2008. I will be staying at a villa in Lucca but would love to go to Austria. I'm not sure that I want to spend days there. Does anyone know how long it takes by train to get from Lucca to Salzburg? And, would making this a day trip be possible?

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Hi everyone, my wife and I are trying to decide whether to stay in Pisa or Lucca for two nights. I would like to stay in one and visit the other on Saturday. Since we observe the Sabbath on Saturday (so will not use money or transport from sundown Friday night to sundown Saturday night), I wondered if its a good idea to walk or bicycle from one city to the other. Is this crazy? I heard it can take 5 hours to walk from Pisa to Lucca, which is doable if we pack a lunch, then return to Pisa by bus after sundown. I'd prefer to stay overnight in Lucca (walk to Pisa will be downhill I think) for the atmosphere and breeze by the touristy attractions in Pisa (which we won't be able to pay to enter anyhow). But maybe its better to stay in Pisa and walk to Lucca, where a money-free afternoon is nicer. Another consideration: after two nights in Pisa or Lucca we are heading to Cinque Terre on Sunday morning, so train or bus connections may be more convenient from one place over another. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you!

How is the weather in February in Tuscany. I will be attending a meeting at Il Ciocco in Lucca and I will be traveling with my 11 year old son. Is there much for him to do? Is there any skiing? How accessible is it to get to Pisa and Florence fromIl Ciocco?


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My family and I are going to be staying at Villa Magnolia just outside San Lorenzo a Vaccoli. According to the website we are 500 metres from the local bar, grocers, newsagents etc. However, we would like to know if there are buses which run into Lucca and how regular they are. We are considering hiring a car as a last resort, but would rather not drive, if the public transport is good.

Also, does anyone know the approximate price for a taxi from Pisa airport to San Lorenzo a Vaccoli and also what the price of a taxi would be from Lucca train station to San Lorenzo a Vaccoli.

Hope someone can help me with information.

Thanks in advance

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I had been hoping to come to Lucca for a couple of weeks in August, but am concerned it may be too hot at this time of year, after hearing that local business' sometimes close for the month of August due to the heat.
Also being inland and not benefitting from a sea breeze, does it get really humid?
My kids are fair skinned.
Any advice welcome.
Meg

*sigh* I know this sounds nutty..but since my family is from these areas in Tuscany, I want to visit both the churches (maybe not all in Lucca!) and cemeteries where my ancestors may have been (or still are). I'll be in Lucca mid Sept 2007 (almost here!) and hope to spend some time in all these areas. I'm thinking both Churches and Cemeteries would be predominantly Catholic in the 1700 to 1800s in this area? Any advice is appreciated.

I will be in Tuscany with my 89-year-old mother and have rented a car. She has to use a walker so getting around on foot won't be too easy. Can one drive around in Lucca or must one walk most places?

Were there any miracle in Lucca that involved roses? Thank you

Hi,

I'm going to be staying in a villa in Lucca for two weeks with family in mid-August. I'm very excited but concerned about several issues at the same time.

I'm in my mid-20's and this is the first time I'll be traveling abroad. While I can't wait to make the trip, I'm also concerned that I will feel "trapped" staying for two full weeks in Lucca and I'd like some suggestions.

I want to experience as much as possible.

I don't want to get stuck in the typical touristy routine; I will be visiting all the museums and cathedrals and cultural points of interest... but I don't want to be herded through tourist lines every day. I want a broader experience.

I'm also worried about getting stuck with my family for two-full weeks in a countryside town.

I know that Florence and Tuscany are both about 1.5 hours away and I'm curious if there any public transit out to these places on a regular basis?

How easy would it be to make the commute and what other options do I have for getting around on the cheap/affordable and convenient end?

If I wanted to spend a couple of late nights in Florence, taking in the nightlife... how much of a problem would it be for me to return to Lucca in the late/early hours?

Are there any options for cheap overnight stays in Florence, if I decide to spend a night so as not to compromise plans that might come into play? Either hostels or otherwise that are comfortable and safe and convenient?

Any recommendations, thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Also, since I will be staying in Lucca for two full weeks, I was curious about the local music scene...

Are there any good Italian bands that I should check out and is there much of a rock n roll scene happening in the region?

Are there any good club/bar venues for live music (garage rock, blues, etc), festival happenings, or record shops in the area to check out?

That's another thing I'd really like to do while over there!

Any resources for live music - forums or otherwise - that might have a database of live shows or calender, would be incredibly helpful to me!

Also, what about a good rep cinema around Lucca or Florence that either shows foreign language screenings w/ subtitles or English films -- euro b-movies and 60s new wave film, classics & golden age cinema etc?


These would all be very helpful to me in planning my trip before leaving.

Anything else that might be useful to a "single" traveler (well I am staying with family, but I'd like to go off on my own and explore the area, meet other young travelers and find my own adventures) in his mid-twenties -student- who will be spending a few weeks in this region...?


Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

I will be staying in Lucca for a week and then flying home to Australia from Milan on a 4pm flight. Can anyone advise me how long it would take to get from Lucca to Milan by train? Should I leave Lucca the previous day and stay in Milan or is there time to travel from Lucca (or even Florence)that day?

This is my first trp to Italy and I will be unfamiliar with the trains, airport and language, so it may take me a little bit longer to do everything!

I'm travelling to Italy in September, by myself, to do genealogy research. This is only my third trip out of the country, & I've never been on my own before without being met by someone on the other end. I live in the US, & I'm a little lost, so I'm looking for assistance. I don't speak Italian either.
My ultimate destination is segromigno in piano, & was thinking finding accomodations in Lucca would be best. Would this be correct?
Would the best place to fly in be Pisa?
Is there public transportation that will get me from the airport, to Lucca, & to Segromigno?
I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed about now searching online for airfare & accomodations.
My only real want would be internet access as far as the hotel goes.
Would appreciate any & all assistance.
Donna

Are there any maps available showing parking facilities in and around Lucca and it's train station.. Thank You J.A.Avena

We're helping host our sisters wedding coming up in 2 weeks... one of the days we'll be in the Lucca area- anyone with experience with a Vegeterian restaurant, your feedback is much appreciated!
grazie mille-

We are coming to Italy to purchase furnishings for an apartment in Lucca. I need some help locating furniture stores near Lucca. I would like to see products online, understand delivery policies, etc. Any recommendations or tips?

Is there bus service going from Montecatini, Italy to Lucca and Pisa? What is the name of bus company and where do I board it? Is there a website in English?

Was this villa inside the walled city, and if not how far outside?

I am thinking of flying to Milan and then driving to Lucca rather then flying or taking the train to Florence and then renting a car. I think it is about 3 1/2 hours. Is this a workable plan?

I`m Looking for budget accomodation in Lucca 20-25 january 07.. yep soon i know ! the Hostel looks like it`s closed ? any one have any alternatives/ tips..
thanks in anticipation
Martin

My wife and I are hoping to spend some time in Lucca next summer. We want to go to the opera at Torre del Lago Puccini and would like to know if there is any public transport to and from the opera.


Thanks for any assistance.

I am hoping to stay in Lucca nexy summer and go to the opera at Torre del Lago Puccini. Is there eny public transport that will get us back to Lucca after the opera, please?

I will be arriving in Pisa around 21.30, and have no choice but to take a taxi
to my hotel. How much might this cost to the city walls of Lucca?

Thanks Chris 22

I will be arriving in Pisa around 21.30, and have no choice but to take a taxi
to my hotel. How much might this cost to the city walls of Lucca?

Thanks Chris 22