How to travel from Lucca to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Salerno is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lucca to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalernoLucca if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Salerno.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Salerno Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Lucca and Salerno is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Lucca and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Salerno is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Salerno. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Salerno. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Salerno. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Salerno. 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, TTI Leonettibus SRL, Inter Saj and Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Lucca and Salerno. 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 Salerno. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. 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 Salerno. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Salerno

Transport options from Lucca to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€68($68)
hourly1,264km (785 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€90($90)
4 times a day821km (510 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 40m
€105($105)
hourly1,091km (678 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€57($57)
every 2 hours610km (379 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€41($41)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Bus to Salerno8h 40m
€45($45)
3 times a week639km (397 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€89($89)
on demand591km (367 miles)

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Airports near Salerno

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Salerno
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salerno
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Salerno