How to travel from Lucca to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Pompei is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucca to Pompei by train, bus 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

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Pompei by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Lucca and Pompei is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Lucca and Pompei by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Pompei is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Pompei. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Napoli Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Pompei. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Pompei. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Pompei. 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 7h 50m.

FlixBus, VaiBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi and Itabus run regular bus services between Lucca and Pompei. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 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 Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Pompei is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Pompei. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Pompei. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Pompei

Transport options from Lucca to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€60($60)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€42($42)
once daily604km (375 miles)
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda8h 35m
€63($63)
every 4 hours587km (364 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€85($85)
on demand564km (350 miles)

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Airports near Pompei

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Pompei
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Pompei
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Pompei