How to travel from Lucca to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Palermo is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lucca to Palermo by train, plane, bus and ferry. 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 Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Grimaldi Lines

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Palermo by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Lucca and Palermo is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lucca and Palermo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Palermo. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 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 Palermo. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Palermo. 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 17h 20m.

VaiBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Segesta Autolinee S.p.A. run regular bus services between Lucca and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 17h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lucca and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 20hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Grimaldi Lines run the ferry services between Lucca and Palermo. Ferries run 6 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Palermo

Transport options from Lucca to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€38($38)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane4h 25m
€100($100)
hourly927km (576 miles)
Train
14h 55m
€105($105)
once daily1,207km (750 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 20m
€85($85)
6 times a week1,321km (821 miles)
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda19h 15m
€90($90)
6 times a week1,446km (898 miles)
Ferry
20hrs
€200($200)
6 times a week740km (460 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

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

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo