There are 13 ways to get from Canterbury to Lucca by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, car, or car train
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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane LHR - PSA
6h 34m€145–428Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane STN - PSA
6h 39m€87–253Train
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
16h 24m€462–778Train, bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Mons - Place Léopold to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
24h 19m€335–537Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Luccacar
15h€235–398Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane LGW - PSA
6h 49m€115–236Train to London City Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LCY - FLR
- Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus
7h 26m€145–449Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LGW - FLR
- Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni to Viale Carduccibus
8h 4m€117–281Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane STN - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
8h 19m€116–287Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport
- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
- Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane SEN - PSA
6h 52m€128–418Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
20h 41m€161–272Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luccabus 443 / ...
27h 3m€116–188Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luccacar
14h 9m€342–444
Canterbury to Lucca by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lucca is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 27h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lucca is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €140 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lucca via Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Lucca via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
The distance between Canterbury and Lucca is 1350 km.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Lucca without a car is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs €460 - €800.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Canterbury to Lucca, including transfers.
Canterbury to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Canterbury to Lucca train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Lucca is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs €460 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 27h 3m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Lucca, Italy?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lucca via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lucca via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 27h 3m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–150
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Mons - Place Léopold to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Canterbury to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Lucca is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 4:39 PM in Canterbury and 5:39 PM in Lucca.
Canterbury to Lucca train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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