How to travel from Rapallo to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Rapallo and Lucca is around 133km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Rapallo to Lucca by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Viareggio.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance136km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rapallo and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Rapallo to Lucca by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Rapallo and Lucca is around 133km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Rapallo and Lucca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rapallo to Lucca is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Rapallo and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rapallo and Lucca. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rapallo to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rapallo and Lucca. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rapallo and Lucca. We recommend that you drive to Lucca. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rapallo to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Viareggio. instead which will take 1h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Rapallo and Lucca. The distance is around 136km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rapallo to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Transport options from Rapallo to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€14($14)
every 4 hours133km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€21($21)
on demand136km (84 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