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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Luccaby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lucca by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain train Re
    15h 3m
    €227–472

  2. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane NTE - PSA
    7h 8m
    €84–285

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luccabus bus 443 / ...
    22h 30m
    €121–203

  4. Drive  1,168 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Luccacar car 1,168 km
    13h 20m
    €189–273

  5. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Pisa International Airport

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane LRH - PSA
    21h 27m
    €104–312

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Viareggiotrain train Ic
    19h 51m
    €230–408

  7. Bus via Milan

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azegliobus bus
    24h 12m
    €153–212

  8. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane NTE - FLR
    3. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus bus
    8h 23m
    €101–300

  9. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane BOD - FLR
    3. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus bus
    9h 22m
    €100–304

  10. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane ORY - PSA
    8h 17m
    €153–368

La Rochelle to Lucca by train, subway, and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lucca via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 15h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Lucca via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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