The distance between Pompei and Lucca is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pompei to Lucca by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lucca → Pompei if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
Take the bus to Roma and then to Lucca.
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There are several options for getting from Pompei to Lucca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Pompei and Lucca is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Pompei and Lucca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pompei to Lucca is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Lucca. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pompei and Lucca. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Pompei and Lucca. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roma. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Marozzi VT, FlixBus, Itabus, VaiBus and C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi run regular bus services between Pompei and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca. instead which will take 5hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pompei and Lucca. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5hrs | €55($55) | hourly | 577km (358 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €47($47) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station | 8h 35m | €63($63) | every 3 hours | 606km (376 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €85($85) | on demand | 566km (352 miles) |
Marozzi VT
VaiBus
C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi
The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.