Day trips from Lucca
7 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Lucca, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
60 km01 · Popular townSan GimignanoMedieval stone towers rising above Tuscan vineyards.
Buses from Florence and Siena go via Poggibonsi. Park outside the walls; the centre is car-free.
70 km02 · Popular townManarolaPastel houses stacked on a rock above the sea in the Cinque Terre.
Take the regional train between the villages; driving is not practical. The Cinque Terre card covers trains and paths.
90 km03 · Popular townSienaA shell-shaped piazza and a striped cathedral in a Gothic hill town.
Buses from Florence are faster than the train and stop closer to the centre. The historic centre is closed to cars.
115 km04 · Hidden townPortofinoA tiny harbour of pastel houses on the Ligurian coast.
Buses and boats run from Santa Margherita Ligure.
125 km05 · Nature spotVal d'OrciaRolling Tuscan hills with cypress-lined roads and hilltop farmhouses.
Easiest by car. Buses run between the villages, but not often.
130 km06 · Hidden townMontepulcianoA Renaissance hill town known for its red wine, above the Val d'Orcia.
Easiest by car. Buses run from Siena and Chiusi station.
150 km07 · Nature spotLake TrasimenoA calm Umbrian lake with island villages and olive groves.
Trains stop at Castiglione del Lago and Passignano. Ferries go to the islands.Questions
Day trips from Lucca: good to know
What are the best day trips from Lucca?
Our favourite hidden places near Lucca are San Gimignano (60 km), Manarola (70 km), Siena (90 km) and Portofino (115 km). All 7 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Lucca?
All of them are within about 150 km of Lucca in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.