Alicante to Lucca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.7 miles 1103.5 km · straight line
822.8 miles estimated 1324.2 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
€129 - €159 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Lucca?

The distance from Alicante to Lucca is 685.7 miles (1103.5 km) as the crow flies. Lucca is located NE of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.8 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Alicante is in Spain, while Lucca is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Lucca. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Lucca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min €129 - €159 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Lucca

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Lucca
43.84°N, 10.50°E
Europe/Rome
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients