How to travel from Cosenza to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Lucca is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cosenza to Lucca by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Pisa (PSA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Bus Station and then to Verdi 4.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance843km (524 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Lucca by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Cosenza and Lucca is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cosenza and Lucca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Lucca is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Lucca. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola, Napoli Afragola and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Cosenza and Lucca. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Cosenza and Lucca. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Bus Station and Partenza Firenze Stazione Leopolda. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., VaiBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Itabus run regular bus services between Cosenza and Lucca. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Lucca. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Cosenza and Lucca. The distance is around 843km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Lucca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Lucca

Transport options from Cosenza to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€87($87)
5 times a day837km (520 miles)
Bus to Brindisi, Fly6h 15m
€88($88)
every 20 mins1,041km (647 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,012km (629 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€79($79)
every 4 hours840km (522 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale9h 60m
€100($100)
twice daily849km (527 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€78($78)
twice a week844km (525 miles)
Bus via Florence Piazzale Montelungo11h 55m
€63($63)
4 times a day885km (550 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€125($125)
on demand843km (524 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