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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €90 - €220.

How far is it from Lucca to Athens?

The distance between Lucca and Athens is 1356 km. The road distance is 2100.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Bari which takes 26h 3m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Lucca to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Athens bus from?

Lucca to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.

Bus or fly from Lucca to Athens?

The best way to get from Lucca to Athens is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 29h 8m and costs €170 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Lucca to Athens bus arrive?

Lucca to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

What is the time difference between Lucca and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lucca. It is currently 5:41 AM in Lucca and 6:41 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lucca to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Athens is 2100 km. It takes approximately 20h 44m to drive from Lucca to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

Lucca to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Bologna Centrale, Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.

There are 9 ways to get from Lucca to Athens by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)FLR - ATH
6h 7m
€83–224
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BLQ - ATH
7h 24m
€78–277
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bari CentraleFr
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
26h 3m
€147–340
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Bologna Centrale544
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovo
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Square
29h 8m
€175–202
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to AnconaRe
3. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to PatrasAbs / ...
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
34h 35m
€117–237
Fly from Pisa International Airport
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PSA - ATH
5h 52m
€93–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna CentraleFr
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centar
4. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to GevgelijaRe
5. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
29h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athens
45h 53m
Drive 2,100.3 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Athens2,100.3 km
20h 44m
€374–540

Lucca to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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26h 3mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,356.3 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Lucca to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Bologna Centrale, Kumanovo, and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 29h 8m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week.

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