How to travel from Taormina to Lucca, Italy
The distance between Taormina and Lucca is around 880km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Taormina to Lucca by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lucca → Taormina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Pisa Centrale.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Bus
Take the bus to Catania via Archimede then Florence and then to Carducci 4.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lucca.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€100($100)
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lucca.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Lucca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taormina to Lucca by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Taormina and Lucca is around 880km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 778km (483 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Taormina and Lucca by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Taormina to Lucca is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Lucca is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Lucca. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina 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 14h 45m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Taormina and Lucca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 45m, 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 Taormina and Lucca. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede, Florence and Fermata Mista Uscita Porta A Prato. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.
Interbus, FlixBus and VaiBus run regular bus services between Taormina and Lucca. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Lucca is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Lucca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €60($60) | hourly | 880km (546 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 50m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 899km (558 miles) |
Train | 14h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Bus | 18h 40m | €77($77) | twice daily | 1,264km (785 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 1,032km (641 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 60m | €88($88) | 5 times a week | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | €165($165) | hourly | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taormina and Lucca
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Interbus
Train operators
Airports near Lucca
The following major airports near Lucca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Lucca
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Lucca
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Lucca