How to travel from Lucca to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Ventimiglia is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sanremo-P.zza Colombo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Ventimiglia by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Lucca and Ventimiglia is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lucca and Ventimiglia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Ventimiglia is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Ventimiglia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Ventimiglia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sanremo-P.zza Colombo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Marino Autolinee and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Lucca and Ventimiglia. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 40m 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the bus to Sanremo-P.zza Colombo. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Ventimiglia. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Ventimiglia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Lucca to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€23($23)
once daily302km (187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€38($38)
once a week381km (237 miles)
Bus to Ventimiglia6h 40m
€22($22)
3 times a week369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€59($59)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia