Private Transfer from Rome to Lucca: Door to Door, Inside the Walls
A Rome to Lucca private transfer covers about 350 km (217 miles) in about 3.5 to 4 hours, door to door from any Rome address or Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to your hotel, apartment or villa in Lucca. Ciao Transfer charges one fixed price per car, tolls included: from €850 for a Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €870 for a Standard Minivan and €960 for a Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers). From Fiumicino Airport it is slightly cheaper, from €830, because the airport sits on the coastal motorway. Available 24/7 with English-speaking drivers.
There is no direct train from Rome to Lucca: you change in Florence or Pisa and carry your luggage on and off two trains. A private car takes you straight to your door, even inside the Renaissance walls, and you can stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on the way for a fixed €150.
Rome to Lucca at a Glance
Vehicles and prices
Business Sedan
Mercedes E-Class or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 large + 2 small bags
- Ideal for couples
Standard Minivan
Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic or similar
- Up to 7 passengers
- 6–7 large + 6–7 small bags
- Best value for families
Most booked
Business Minivan
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- Up to 7 passengers
- 6–7 large + 6–7 small bags
- Our most comfortable vehicle
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or 2 Business Minivans
- Up to 12 passengers
- 12 large + 12 small bags
- Groups and big families
Prices start from these amounts and depend on your exact pickup and drop-off addresses. They are per vehicle, not per person, and include driver, fuel and tolls. Child seats are available as a paid extra. Enter your addresses in the booking form below to see your exact fixed price before you book.
Optional Stops Between Rome and Lucca
A Rome to Lucca private transfer is a long drive, so many travellers break it with a visit. Your luggage stays in the car and your driver waits for you, then you carry on to Lucca the same day. The most popular stop is Pisa: it lies on the coastal route, only 30 minutes before Lucca.
| Stop | Why stop | Price per car |
|---|---|---|
| Pisa | The Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery on Piazza dei Miracoli, 30 minutes before Lucca | €150 fixed, 2 hours |
| Florence | The Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, about 1 hour before Lucca on the motorway route | price on request |
| San Gimignano | The medieval town of towers, a short detour through the Chianti hills | price on request |
| Siena or Chianti | Piazza del Campo or a wine estate on the way north | price on request |
| Montepulciano | Renaissance hill town and Vino Nobile cellars | price on request |
| Orvieto or Civita di Bagnoregio | Cliff-top cathedral town, or the village on a pillar of rock, soon after Rome | price on request |
The Pisa stop has a fixed price of €150 for up to 2 hours, enough to see Piazza dei Miracoli and take the famous photo. For the other stops, tell us in the booking notes or on WhatsApp, and we confirm a fixed price in advance.
Rome to Lucca: Train, Bus or Private Car?
| Time | Cost | Door to door | Luggage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | About 3 to 3.5 hours, with a change in Florence or Pisa | About €35–€80 per person | No: Lucca station is just outside the walls, then a walk or taxi | You carry it on and off two trains |
| Bus (FlixBus) | About 4.5 hours or more from Roma Tiburtina | About €25–€50 per person | No | Hold luggage, stop outside the centre |
| Private transfer | 3.5 to 4 hours, door to door | Fixed per car: €850 sedan (1–3 people), €870–€960 minivan (up to 7) | Yes, inside the walls too | Stays in the car with you |
For one or two people travelling light, the train is cheaper. A Rome to Lucca private transfer is worth it when you have luggage, children or older travellers, a long-haul flight into Fiumicino, or a group: for four people, the Standard Minivan at €870 is about €218 each, door to door, with no change of train and a stop in Pisa if you like.
Private Driver from Rome to Lucca: What to Expect
On a Rome to Lucca private transfer, your driver arrives at your Rome address at the time you chose, helps with the luggage and confirms the route with you. There are two good routes: the A1 motorway through Florence, or the coastal road through the Maremma and Pisa, which is the natural choice if you want the Pisa stop. Both take about 3.5 to 4 hours without stops. There is bottled water, air conditioning and USB charging on board, and you can stop for a coffee, lunch or a photo whenever you like.
Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lucca Private Transfer
Flying into Rome and going straight to Lucca? Your Fiumicino Airport to Lucca transfer starts when you land: your driver meets you after baggage claim with a name sign and drives you directly to Lucca, with no train into Rome, no change in Florence or Pisa, and no luggage on the platform.
- Price from FCO: €830 Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €860 Standard Minivan, €950 Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers), €1,900 Minibus (up to 12). Tolls included.
- Distance and time: about 350 km (217 miles) along the coast, about 3.5 hours.
- Meeting point: after baggage claim, your driver waits for you with a name sign.
- Free waiting: 60 minutes from landing. We track your flight, so a delay costs nothing extra.
The closest airport to Lucca is Pisa (PSA), but most long-haul flights from the US, Canada and Australia land in Rome Fiumicino. A private transfer turns that long journey into one comfortable ride, with a stop at the Leaning Tower if you like.
Arriving in Lucca: The Walls, the ZTL and Where We Drop You
Lucca’s historic centre is enclosed by 4 km of Renaissance walls, and almost all of it is a limited traffic zone (ZTL). Visitors arriving by car usually park outside the walls and walk in with their suitcases; visitors arriving by train get off at Lucca station, just south of the walls, and walk or take a taxi to their hotel.
With a Rome to Lucca private transfer you don’t need any of that. As a licensed NCC operator, we are authorised to enter Lucca’s ZTL, so your driver takes you through the city gates to the door of your hotel or apartment. Only where the street is pedestrian-only (parts of Via Fillungo and the area around Piazza dell’Anfiteatro) do we stop at the closest point and help you with the luggage. Hotels outside the walls and villas in the Lucca hills, such as the area around Marlia, Capannori and Camaiore, are door to door as well.
About Lucca: Walls, Towers and Puccini
Lucca is one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe. The Renaissance walls are wide enough for a tree-lined avenue on top, where locals walk and cycle the full loop around the city. Inside, you find the Guinigi Tower with its oak trees on the roof, the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro built on the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre, the Cathedral of San Martino and the white marble church of San Michele in Foro. Lucca is also the birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini, and his family home is now a museum.
- Lucca Comics & Games: one of the largest comics and gaming festivals in Europe, every year around the start of November. The city is very busy, so book your transfer early.
- Lucca Summer Festival: open-air concerts in Piazza Napoleone and other venues in summer.
- Puccini: concerts of his music are held in Lucca all year, and the Puccini Festival takes place every summer at nearby Torre del Lago.
Planning your visit? The official tourism website of the City of Lucca, Visit Lucca, lists museums, events and opening times.
Lucca, Pisa and the Tuscan Coast
A Rome to Lucca private transfer is a good start for exploring northern Tuscany, because Lucca is an easy base. Pisa is about 30 minutes away, the beaches of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi about 40 minutes, and Florence about an hour. See all prices on our Rome to Tuscany private transfer page, or our Rome to Florence private transfer if you are staying in the city. Travelling on from Lucca to Florence, the Cinque Terre or another town? Ask us for a fixed price on WhatsApp.
Lucca to Rome or Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer
Every Rome to Lucca private transfer also runs in the other direction: from your hotel or villa in Lucca to any address in Rome, to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or to Civitavecchia cruise port. You choose the pickup time when you book. Flying home? Tell us your flight time and we will help you choose a pickup time with a safe margin, because this is a long drive.
Rome to Lucca Private Transfer: Practical Information
- Distance: about 350 km (217 miles) from central Rome or from Fiumicino Airport.
- Journey time: about 3.5 to 4 hours, longer with stops.
- Pickup: any address in Rome, Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Ciampino Airport (CIA), Roma Termini or Civitavecchia port.
- Drop-off: any address in Lucca and its countryside, including inside the walls: as a licensed NCC we are authorised to enter the ZTL. In pedestrian-only streets, your driver drops you at the nearest point.
- Vehicles: Business Sedan (1–3 passengers, €850), Standard Minivan (up to 7, €870), Business Minivan (up to 7, €960), Minibus or 2 Business Minivans (up to 12, €1,920).
- Pisa stop: €150 fixed for up to 2 hours. Other stops on request.
- Included: English-speaking driver, fuel, motorway tolls, parking, luggage help and bottled water. Child seats are a paid extra.
- Booking confirmation: instant confirmation by email. The day before your transfer, we send your driver’s name and direct number.
- Payment: pay the driver in cash or by card, or pay a 10% deposit online by card or PayPal.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before pickup. Availability: 24/7.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Rome to Lucca Private Transfer
How much is a private transfer from Rome to Lucca?
A Rome to Lucca private transfer costs a fixed price per car, not per person: from €850 for a Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €870 for a Standard Minivan and €960 for a Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers), and €1,920 for a Minibus (up to 12). From Fiumicino Airport it is from €830, €860, €950 and €1,900. Tolls, fuel and parking are included.
How far is Lucca from Rome, and how long is the drive?
Lucca is about 350 km (217 miles) from Rome. The drive takes about 3.5 to 4 hours, on the A1 motorway through Florence or on the coastal road through Pisa. From Fiumicino Airport the distance and time are about the same.
Is there a direct train from Rome to Lucca?
No. You need to change trains in Florence or Pisa. The whole journey takes about 3 to 3.5 hours and costs about €35–€80 per person. Lucca station is just outside the walls, so you then walk or take a taxi to your hotel.
Can we stop in Pisa on the way to Lucca?
Yes. Pisa is on the coastal route, about 30 minutes before Lucca. The Pisa stop costs a fixed €150 for up to 2 hours, enough to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Your luggage stays in the car and your driver waits for you.
Can you drive inside the walls of Lucca (ZTL)?
Yes. Almost all of the old town is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), and as a licensed NCC operator we are authorised to enter it. Your driver takes you to the door of your hotel or apartment. Only in pedestrian-only streets do we stop at the closest point and help you with the luggage.
Can you pick us up at Fiumicino Airport and drive us straight to Lucca?
Yes. Your driver meets you after baggage claim with a name sign and drives you directly to Lucca, with no train into Rome. We track your flight, and the first 60 minutes of waiting after landing are free.
Which airport is closest to Lucca?
The closest is Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 30 minutes away, followed by Florence. Most long-haul flights, however, land at Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about 3.5 hours from Lucca by private car.
Can you take us to a villa in the countryside around Lucca?
Yes. We drive to any address, including villas and farmhouses in the hills around Lucca, Marlia, Capannori, Camaiore and the Garfagnana valley. Send us the exact address or the villa’s map pin when you book.
Is a private transfer worth it compared to the train?
For one or two people travelling light, the train is cheaper. A private transfer is worth it with luggage, children or a group: for four people, the Standard Minivan at €870 is about €218 each, door to door, with no change of train and an optional stop in Pisa.
What is Lucca famous for?
Lucca is famous for its Renaissance walls, which you can walk or cycle all the way round, the Guinigi Tower with oak trees on top, the oval Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, its many churches and the composer Giacomo Puccini, who was born here. Every autumn it hosts Lucca Comics & Games.
Do you offer transfers from Lucca to Rome or Fiumicino Airport?
Yes. We drive from any address in Lucca to Rome, to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or to Civitavecchia cruise port, at the same fixed prices. You choose the pickup time when you book, and we can help you plan a safe margin for your flight.
Can we travel on from Lucca to Florence, Forte dei Marmi or the Cinque Terre?
Yes. We can drive you from Lucca to Florence (about 1 hour), Forte dei Marmi (about 40 minutes), the Cinque Terre or any other town in Italy. Send us your route on WhatsApp and we confirm a fixed price.
