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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lucca is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lucca is to ferry and fly which takes 5h and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Lucca via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Lucca via Pisa Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Messina to Lucca?

The distance between Messina and Lucca is 921 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lucca without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Messina to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lucca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Lucca train from?

Messina to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Lucca bus arrive?

Messina to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Messina to Lucca train arrive?

Messina to Lucca train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Pisa Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Lucca?

Book your Messina to Lucca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 4960+ hotels available in Lucca.

Messina to Lucca - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Lucca by train, plane, ferry, bus, night train, car 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.

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
5h 45m
€56–205
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4bus
6h 45m
€41–160
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
10h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luccabus 443 / ...
14h 35m
€43–111
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Pisa Centralenighttrain Ini
14h 41m
€79–109
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane REG - PSA
5h
€74–243
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
7h 42m
€66–255
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
7h 48m
€44–244
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggiobus Reggio Calabria
15h 44m
€66–117
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Luccacar
9h 38m
€152–232

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA) flights

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1h 53mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Lucca.

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Distance: 921.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to Lucca via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Pisa Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 13h 47m.

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