How to travel from Marsala to Lucca, Italy
The distance between Marsala and Lucca is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Marsala to Lucca by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lucca → Marsala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Pisa (PSA), Train
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Lucca.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Train
Take the train to Piraineto, Roma Termini then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Bus
Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Carducci 4.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Livorno.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Lucca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Lucca by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Marsala and Lucca is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (430 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Marsala and Lucca by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Lucca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Lucca is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Lucca. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Marsala and Lucca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 10m, 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 Marsala and Lucca. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Porta Al Prato. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl and VaiBus run regular bus services between Marsala and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Lucca. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Lucca is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Lucca. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Lucca. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Lucca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Lucca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Pisa (PSA), Train + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €120($120) | hourly | 710km (441 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | €45($45) | every 3 hours | 810km (504 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 60m | €205($205) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 13h 40m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 1,364km (847 miles) |
Train | 18h 10m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,370km (851 miles) |
Bus | 20h 25m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,590km (988 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 40m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 35m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 865km (537 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marsala and Lucca
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Lucca
The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Lucca
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Lucca
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Lucca