How to travel from Ventimiglia to Lucca, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Lucca is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ventimiglia 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 LuccaVentimiglia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Viareggio.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Lucca Viale Regina Margherita.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Lucca.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Lucca

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Lucca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Lucca is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia to Lucca is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Lucca. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Lucca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Ventimiglia and Lucca. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Lucca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria and Doria/Metro' Principe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Lirosi Linee, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Lucca. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Lucca. We recommend that you take the train to Viareggio. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Ventimiglia and Lucca. The distance is around 325km (202 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 Ventimiglia to Lucca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Lucca

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Lucca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€23($23)
once daily302km (187 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€31($31)
3 times a week378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€59($59)
on demand325km (202 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