How to travel from Rome to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Rome and Lucca is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rome 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.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lucca.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Rome to Lucca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Rome and Lucca is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Rome and Lucca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Lucca is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Lucca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Lucca. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Rome and Lucca. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Rome and Lucca. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Lucca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Rome and Lucca. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Rome and Lucca. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Rome to Lucca

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Lucca

Transport options from Rome to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€36($36)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€23($23)
every 20 mins348km (216 miles)
Bus to Pisa Pietrasantina Parking6h 15m
€52($52)
twice daily414km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€53($53)
on demand352km (219 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