How to travel from Lucca to Cremona, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Cremona is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lucca to Cremona by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo and then to Cremona Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Milano Rogoredo and then to Cremona.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cremona.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Cremona

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Cremona by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Lucca and Cremona is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lucca and Cremona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Cremona is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Cremona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Cremona. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Cremona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Rogoredo. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Lucca and Cremona. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Cremona. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Cremona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via C.Matilde 62, Pisa Pietrasantina Parking and Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., ItaloTreno, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Lucca and Cremona. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 15m 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 Cremona. We recommend that you take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo and then to Cremona Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cremona is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Cremona. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Cremona. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Cremona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Cremona

Transport options from Lucca to Cremona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
€34($34)
6 times a week271km (168 miles)
Bus via Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS5h 40m
€48($48)
once daily337km (210 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€41($41)
every 2 hours450km (280 miles)
Train via Aulla Lunigiana4h 40m
€21($21)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€41($41)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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Airports near Cremona

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

PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Cremona
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Cremona
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Cremona