What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucca?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to train and bus via Genoa which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucca?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Solduno and arriving at Lucca via Locarno, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lucca?

The distance between Ascona and Lucca is 495 km. The road distance is 386.4 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Lucca without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucca without a car is to train via Florence which takes 7h 8m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Lucca?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ascona to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucca train from?

Ascona to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Ascona to Lucca train arrive?

Ascona to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Lucca?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Lucca is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ascona to Lucca.

Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 3614+ hotels available in Lucca.

Ascona to Lucca - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
7h 8m
€70–170
Train, bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Take the bus from Como to Genoabus 495 / ...
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Luccabus 503
10h 21m
€31–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the bus from San Donato - Nuova Autostazione to P.Za D'Azegliobus
9h 28m
€36–54
Drive 386.4 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Luccacar 386.4 km
4h 9m
€67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
8h 37m
€62–159

Ascona to Lucca by train

106Weekly Trains

7h 8mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a train from Solduno to Lucca via Locarno FART, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 7h 8m.

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