How to travel from Lucca to Ravenna, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Ravenna is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucca to Ravenna 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. then Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Bus

Take the bus to Via Ponte Alle Mosse 223 then Bologna and then to Ravenna Piazza Aldo Moro.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Ravenna.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Ravenna

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Ravenna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Lucca and Ravenna is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lucca and Ravenna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Ravenna is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Ravenna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Ravenna. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Bologna Centrale and Faenza. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lucca and Ravenna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Ravenna. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Ravenna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Ponte Alle Mosse 223, Gemignani Poste and Bologna. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

VaiBus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lucca and Ravenna. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 10m 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 Ravenna. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Bologna Centrale and then to Faenza. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Ravenna is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Ravenna. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Ravenna. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Ravenna is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Ravenna

Transport options from Lucca to Ravenna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€33($33)
once daily251km (156 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€36($36)
twice a week303km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€36($36)
on demand237km (147 miles)

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Airports near Ravenna

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

FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Ravenna
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Ravenna
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Ravenna