How to travel from Lucca to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Imperia is around 265km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucca to Imperia by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Imperia.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Imperia.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Imperia by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Lucca and Imperia is around 265km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lucca and Imperia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Imperia is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Imperia, 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 Imperia. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Imperia. Trains depart once daily 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 Imperia. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lucca and Imperia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 3h 20m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lucca and Imperia. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 20m 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Imperia. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Imperia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Lucca to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Imperia

Transport options from Lucca to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
€35($35)
once a week336km (209 miles)
Train
4hrs
€21($21)
once daily265km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€50($50)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia