How to travel from Lucca to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Monopoli is around 670km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lucca to Monopoli 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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Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Monopoli.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

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Drive

Drive to Monopoli.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Monopoli by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Lucca and Monopoli is around 670km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Lucca and Monopoli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Monopoli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Monopoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Monopoli. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Monopoli. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Monopoli. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Monopoli. 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 10h 55m.

FlixBus, VaiBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lucca and Monopoli. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Monopoli. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Monopoli is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Monopoli

Transport options from Lucca to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€69($69)
hourly807km (501 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€60($60)
hourly670km (417 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane4h 25m
€105($105)
hourly944km (587 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€95($95)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€81($81)
twice daily856km (532 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.8h 45m
€66($66)
twice daily856km (532 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€59($59)
once daily904km (561 miles)
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda13h 5m
€85($85)
twice a week942km (585 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€130($130)
on demand869km (540 miles)

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Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli