How to travel from Lucca to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Ancona is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lucca to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fine Autostrada A11 Fr. Aeroporto then fly from Florence (FLR) to Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Ancona Central Train Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Lucca and Ancona 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 Lucca and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Ancona is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Ancona. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Ancona. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucca and Ancona. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali run regular bus services between Lucca and Ancona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Ancona. We recommend that you take the bus to Fine Autostrada A11 Fr. Aeroporto then fly from Florence (FLR) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Lucca and Ancona. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Ancona

Transport options from Lucca to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 45m
€350($350)
every 3 hours1,136km (706 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€35($35)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train via Firenze Rifredi5h 10m
€29($29)
once a week372km (231 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€43($43)
4 times a week457km (284 miles)
Bus via Porta A Prato5h 30m
€37($37)
every 2 hours467km (290 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€68($68)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona