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 which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 24m.

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 bus between Ascona and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Lucca via Locarno, Milano, Stazione Centrale and Milano, San Donato M3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lucca?

The distance between Ascona and Lucca is 496 km. The road distance is 386.3 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 12m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ascona to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucca bus from?

Ascona to Lucca bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Lucca?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Ascona to Lucca bus arrive?

Ascona to Lucca bus services, operated by Trenord, 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 5491+ 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 12m
€82–229
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the bus from San Donato - Nuova Autostazione to P.Za D'Azegliobus
9h 24m
€38–60
Drive 386.3 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Luccacar 386.3 km
4h 9m
€68–97
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
8h 47m
€74–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno to Milano Centralebus Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Luccabus 544
10h 40m

Ascona to Lucca by bus and train

104Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.3 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Lucca via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Lucca via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno, Milano Centrale, Milano, Stazione Centrale, and Milano, San Donato M3 in around 10h 40m.

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