How to travel from Lucca to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Marsala is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lucca to Marsala by plane, bus, train, ferry 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 to Pisa Centrale, Fly

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N., Roma Termini then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Marsala by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Lucca and Marsala is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (430 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lucca and Marsala by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Marsala. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 15m, 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda and Villa Costanza. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

VaiBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi, Tiemme Spa and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lucca and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 19h 50m 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 Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lucca to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Lucca to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Marsala

Transport options from Lucca to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
€120($120)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 30m
€45($45)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€205($205)
hourly934km (581 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,026km (637 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
13h 25m
€125($125)
twice daily1,366km (849 miles)
Train
18h 15m
€120($120)
once daily1,370km (851 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 50m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,559km (969 miles)
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda21h 10m
€95($95)
twice daily1,536km (954 miles)
Ferry and Bus
23h 20m
€95($95)
6 times a week904km (562 miles)
Ferry and Car
21h 30m
€105($105)
6 times a week863km (536 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala