Düsseldorf to Lucca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

538.9 miles 867.3 km · straight line
646.7 miles estimated 1040.8 km · driving distance
13h 1min estimated drive time
€112 - €137 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Düsseldorf from Lucca?

The distance from Düsseldorf to Lucca is 538.9 miles (867.3 km) as the crow flies. Lucca is located SSE of Düsseldorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.7 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Lucca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 1min €112 - €137 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 37min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 55min $78–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Düsseldorf & Lucca

Quick Facts

Düsseldorf
51.23°N, 6.77°E
Europe/Berlin
38m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients