The distance between Ancona and Lucca is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ancona to Lucca by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
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Take the bus to Perugia and then to Lucca.
There are several options for getting from Ancona to Lucca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Ancona and Lucca is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ancona and Lucca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ancona to Lucca is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Lucca. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Lucca. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Lucca. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perugia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Ancona and Lucca. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lucca is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Lucca. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Lucca. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €35($35) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
Train via Firenze Rifredi | 5h 50m | €29($29) | once a week | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | €26($26) | 5 times a week | 379km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €68($68) | on demand | 372km (231 miles) |
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.