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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Herculaneum is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Herculaneum is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Herculaneum?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Napoli - P.zza Garibaldi, Hotel Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Herculaneum?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Firenze S.M.N. and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Lucca to Herculaneum?

The distance between Lucca and Herculaneum is 562 km. The road distance is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Herculaneum without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lucca to Herculaneum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Herculaneum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucca to Herculaneum train from?

Lucca to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train, bus or fly from Lucca to Herculaneum?

The best way to get from Lucca to Herculaneum is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Lucca to Herculaneum bus arrive?

Lucca to Herculaneum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Lucca to Herculaneum train arrive?

Lucca to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Herculaneum?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Herculaneum is 550 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Lucca to Herculaneum.

Where can I stay near Herculaneum?

There are 9619+ hotels available in Herculaneum.

Lucca to Herculaneum - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lucca to Herculaneum by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
5h 24m
€65–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N503 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 538 / ...
8h 45m
€52–79
Drive 550 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Herculaneumcar 550 km
4h 54m
€99–143
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane FLR - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
6h 14m
€99–279
Train via Lucca
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Napoli Centraletrain 9959
5h 57m
€65–111
Fly Pisa International Airport to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PSA - NAP
5h 47m
€89–279
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane GOA - NAP
7h 7m
€69–307

Lucca to Herculaneum by train and foot

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Distance: 561.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to Herculaneum via Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, and Ercolano Scavi in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to Herculaneum via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Napoli - P.zza Garibaldi, Hotel Terminus, and Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi in around 8h 45m.

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