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.
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.
👋 Also check out Pompei → Lucca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Pompei.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | €60($60) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €42($42) | once daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus via Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda | 8h 35m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 587km (364 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €85($85) | on demand | 564km (350 miles) |
Turkish Airlines
VaiBus
C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi
The following major airports near Pompei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.