How to travel from Otranto to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Lucca is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Otranto to Lucca by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LuccaOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Lucca.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,020km (634 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Lucca by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Otranto and Lucca is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)

It takes around 14hrs to get from Otranto and Lucca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Lucca is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Lucca. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Lucca. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Otranto and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Lucca. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Otranto and Lucca. The distance is around 1,020km (634 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Lucca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Lucca

Transport options from Otranto to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5hrs
€115($115)
every 3 hours961km (597 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€115($115)
every 3 hours968km (601 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 45m
€77($77)
every 3 hours825km (513 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane4h 40m
€81($81)
every 3 hours829km (515 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€89($89)
once daily1,046km (650 miles)
Bus via Policoro15h 60m
€100($100)
5 times a week1,097km (682 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€155($155)
on demand1,020km (634 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