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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lucca is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 26h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lucca is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lucca via Bilbao, Nice Airport and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lucca via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Ventimiglia and Viareggio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.

How far is it from Santander to Lucca?

The distance between Santander and Lucca is 1170 km. The road distance is 1431.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lucca without a car is to train which takes 25h 18m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santander to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lucca bus from?

Santander to Lucca bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lucca train from?

Santander to Lucca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Lucca?

The best way to get from Santander to Lucca is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 25h 18m, you could also bus via Nice Airport (NCE), which costs €80 - €200 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Santander to Lucca bus arrive?

Santander to Lucca bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Lucca train arrive?

Santander to Lucca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Lucca?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lucca is 1432 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Santander to Lucca.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 4883+ hotels available in Lucca.

Santander to Lucca - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Lucca by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

Fly to Pisa International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)SDR - PSA
7h 5m
€126–227
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)SDR - FLR
2. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4
6h 45m
€80–225
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Ventimiglia
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to ViareggioIc
25h 18m
€162–265
Bus via Nice Airport (NCE)
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airport
3. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoa798 / ...
4. Take the bus from Genoa to Lucca503
26h 45m
€81–199
Drive 1,431.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lucca1,431.8 km
13h 50m
€225–325
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)SDR - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
5h 6m
€96–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azeglio
26h 53m
€85–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airport
3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to VentimigliaC3
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to ViareggioIc
27h 3m
€87–202

Santander to Lucca by train

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25h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,170.1 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Lucca, Italy?

Ryanair and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Pisa International Airport (PSA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Lucca via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, Ventimiglia, and Viareggio in around 25h 18m.

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