Very easy to get to for a day trip, by car, train or bus.
Read the travel recommendations closely on which towns to visit and how to get around between towns, but this is another great day trip from Lucca.
This is a special city in Tuscany and worth a day visit, or an overnight if you have the time!
Pisa is within 30 minutes from Lucca and may be a place you visit for a half day or a day, especially if you are flying in here.
Montecatini Terme is a famous spa town set in the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy. Montecatini Terme and is known for its ‘healing’ thermal waters. It is easily accessible by train, about 45 mins away.
There are a number of beach towns on the edge of Tuscany about 30 mins from Lucca, with beach clubs where you can rent space for the day, restaurants, shopping, etc.
If you're interested in doing cultural tours while in Lucca, Wanda Martinelli's company, Lucca Tours, offers a variety of options for walking tours of the city.
This company offers driving tours and has reasonable hourly charges to take you to Cinque Terre, Versilia beaches, Pisa, Florence and many other amazing Tuscany spots. They also offer wine destinations and other organized tours.