There are 4 ways to get from Bari to Lecce by train, bus, rideshare or car
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The cheapest way to get from Bari to Lecce is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Bari to Lecce is to train which costs €10 - €55 and takes 1h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Lecce. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Lecce. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Bari and Lecce is 139 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Bari to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €10 - €55.
The train from Bari Centrale to Lecce takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bari to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.
Bari to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bari to Lecce is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €10 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €29 and takes 2h 45m.
- Distance: 139 km
- Duration: 1h 24m
What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bari Centrale to Lecce every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14 - €55 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Lecce hourly. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Five other operators also service this route.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bari to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi to Lecce Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €12
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bari Central Train Station to Lecce Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- 0832.871016
- Website
- eliosautoservizi.com
Bus from Bari Largo Sorentino to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- eliosautoservizi.com
- Phone
- 080 5315334
- info@busmiccolis.it
- Website
- busmiccolis.it
Bus from Bari Porto Lungomare Imperatore Augusto to Lecce Piazza Carmelo Bene bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Miccolis Spa
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Bari to Lecce - Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bari to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Bari to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce station.
Bari to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lecce station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Lecce is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Bari to Lecce.
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