How to travel from Messina to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Messina and Lucca is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Messina to Lucca by ferry, 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 LuccaMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Carducci 4.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lucca.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Messina to Lucca by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Messina and Lucca is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (471 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Messina and Lucca by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Lucca is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Lucca is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Lucca. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Messina to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Messina and Lucca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Messina and Lucca. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence and Fermata Mista Uscita Porta A Prato. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

FlixBus and VaiBus run regular bus services between Messina and Lucca. Buses run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Messina to Lucca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Lucca is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Messina to Lucca

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Lucca

Transport options from Messina to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€64($64)
hourly927km (576 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 55m
€110($110)
hourly1,125km (699 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly6h 5m
€59($59)
every 4 hours936km (581 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane3h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€155($155)
every 3 hours946km (588 miles)
Train
13h 45m
€115($115)
once daily993km (617 miles)
Ferry and Bus
14h 35m
€83($83)
5 times a week1,131km (703 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€63($63)
twice daily1,116km (693 miles)
Ferry and Train
8h 10m
€95($95)
5 times a day984km (612 miles)
Ferry and Car
10hrs
€155($155)
hourly1,022km (635 miles)

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Airports near Lucca

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Lucca
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Lucca
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Lucca