How to travel from Lucca to Venice, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Venice is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucca to Venice 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 Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Prato and then to Venice.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Venice

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Venice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Lucca and Venice is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lucca and Venice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Venice is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Venice. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Venice. 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 3h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lucca and Venice. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prato. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lucca and Venice. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Venezia S. Lucia. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Venice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Venice

Transport options from Lucca to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€35($35)
every 2 hours328km (204 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.3h 35m
€36($36)
once daily328km (204 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€26($26)
once daily321km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€47($47)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice