What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lecce?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lecce is to bus and ferry which costs €100 - €150 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lecce?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lecce via Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Lecce?

The distance between Athens and Lecce is 677 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lecce without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lecce without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lecce?

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Athens to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lecce bus from?

Athens to Lecce bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Lecce?

The best way to get from Athens to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Athens to Lecce bus arrive?

Athens to Lecce bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lecce?

Lecce is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:31 PM in Athens and 1:31 PM in Lecce.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2878+ hotels available in Lecce.

Athens to Lecce - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Lecce by plane, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ATH - BDS
9h 36m
€94–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
17h 5m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsa
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisi
18h 20m
€104–147
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
12h 27m
€154–245
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)ATH - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
13h 24m
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)ATH - TIA
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
12h 45m
€159–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to LarissaIc
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Korçë
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Elbasan
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to LecceFr / ...
17h 45m
Bus via Lecce
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
20h 11m

Athens to Lecce by bus, foot, ferry, and train

12Weekly Services

18h 20mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.4 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lecce, Italy?

ITA Airways, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Lecce via Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, and Brindisi in around 17h 5m.

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