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.
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.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA).
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Take the train to Pisa Centrale.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio.
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Take the bus to Florence and then to Carducci 4.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lucca.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €64($64) | hourly | 927km (576 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 6h 5m | €59($59) | every 4 hours | 936km (581 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 946km (588 miles) |
Train | 13h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 993km (617 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 35m | €83($83) | 5 times a week | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Bus | 16hrs | €63($63) | twice daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 10m | €95($95) | 5 times a day | 984km (612 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | €155($155) | hourly | 1,022km (635 miles) |
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