Cinque Terre to Lucca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.5 miles 76.5 km · straight line
64.4 miles actual route 103.7 km · driving distance
1h 31min estimated drive time
€12 - €15 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cinque Terre from Lucca?

The distance from Cinque Terre to Lucca is 47.5 miles (76.5 km) as the crow flies. Lucca is located ESE of Cinque Terre. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.4 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Italy.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cinque Terre and Lucca. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cinque Terre to Lucca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 31min €12 - €15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 49min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cinque Terre & Lucca

Quick Facts

Cinque Terre
44.15°N, 9.64°E
Europe/Rome
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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 523.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM