Lucca's walled centre is fully walkable end to end in 15 minutes. Trenitalia regional trains link Pisa (30 min) and Florence (1h20). The walls keep cars out — the most pedestrian-friendly major Tuscan town.
Lucca station is 200 m south of the walls. Direct regional trains to Pisa Centrale (30 min, every 30 min), Florence SMN (1h20, hourly), and Viareggio coast (20 min).
💡 Book a regional ticket on the day at the station — no advance booking needed. Cheap (8 EUR to Florence) and reliable.
Tuscan regional bus operator. Direct lines from Lucca to Forte dei Marmi (coast, 50 min), Bagni di Lucca (mountain spa, 40 min) and Garfagnana villages. Useful for car-free day trips with a dog.
💡 Departures from Piazzale Verdi just outside the walls' west gate.
Local taxi cooperative covering the city, Pisa airport (PSA, 30 min) and Florence airport (FLR, 1h). Pet-friendly drivers identifiable on phone booking.
💡 Call +39 0583 333 434 to book. Lucca taxis use a meter; airport fixed fares posted at Piazzale Verdi rank.
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