Cologne to Lucca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cologne from Lucca?

The distance from Cologne to Lucca is 517.3 miles (832.5 km) as the crow flies. Lucca is located SSE of Cologne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Cologne is in Germany, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cologne 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.