What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca is to train and bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Lucca via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Lucca via Cadenazzo, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Lucca is 569 km. The road distance is 450 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Lucca without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca without a car is to train via Florence which takes 9h 1m and costs €100 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Lucca bus from?

Swiss Alps to Lucca bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Lucca train from?

Swiss Alps to Lucca train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Train or bus from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 9h 1m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Lucca bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Lucca bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Lucca train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Lucca train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Cadenazzo station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Lucca?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Lucca is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Swiss Alps to Lucca.

Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 5396+ hotels available in Lucca.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
9h 1m
€104–244
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luccabus 544
12h 19m
€49–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Luccabus 443 / ...
9h 45m
€78–112
Drive 450 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Luccacar 450 km
4h 37m
€79–115
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
10h 54m
€105–254

Swiss Alps to Lucca by bus and train

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Distance: 568.7 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Lucca via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Cadenazzo, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Lucca via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Espocentro, Bellinzona, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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