How to travel from Bari to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Bari and Lucca is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bari to Lucca by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LuccaBari if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Lucca.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Lucca.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance825km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Bari to Lucca by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Bari and Lucca is around 632km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bari and Lucca by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Lucca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Lucca. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bari to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bari and Lucca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bari and Lucca. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bari to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bari and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Lucca. We recommend that you fly from Bari (BRI) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Lucca. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bari and Lucca. The distance is around 825km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Lucca is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Lucca

Transport options from Bari to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
€56($56)
hourly632km (393 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€78($78)
every 3 hours850km (528 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train3h 40m
€90($90)
hourly770km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€77($77)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Train via Firenze Santa Maria Novella7h 45m
€62($62)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€53($53)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€125($125)
on demand825km (513 miles)

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Airports near Lucca

The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Lucca
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Lucca
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Lucca