How to travel from Lucca to Bari, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Bari is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lucca to Bari by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Roma Termini and then to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance826km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Bari

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Bari by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Lucca and Bari is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lucca and Bari by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Bari. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Bari. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Bari. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Bari. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Bari. 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 10hrs.

FlixBus, VaiBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lucca and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs 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 Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Bari. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Bari is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Bari

Transport options from Lucca to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
€56($56)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€78($78)
every 3 hours848km (527 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane3h 35m
€90($90)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€76($76)
5 times a day816km (507 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.7h 60m
€62($62)
twice daily816km (507 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€54($54)
once daily856km (532 miles)
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda12h 15m
€80($80)
twice a week897km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€125($125)
on demand826km (513 miles)

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Airports near Bari

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bari
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bari
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Bari