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

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Lecce is to bus via Cosenza which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calabria to Lecce is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Calabria and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Calabria and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Calabria to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria Lido and arriving at Lecce via Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Calabria to Lecce?

The distance between Calabria and Lecce is 475 km. The road distance is 466.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calabria to Lecce without a car is to train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 6h 50m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Calabria to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Lecce bus from?

Calabria to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Villa San Giovanni station.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Lecce train from?

Calabria to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Villa S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Calabria to Lecce?

The best way to get from Calabria to Lecce is to train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 6h 50m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h.

Where does the Calabria to Lecce bus arrive?

Calabria to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.

Where does the Calabria to Lecce train arrive?

Calabria to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lecce station.

Can I drive from Calabria to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Calabria to Lecce is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Calabria to Lecce.

How do I get a train ticket from Calabria to Lecce?

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2845+ hotels available in Lecce.

Calabria to Lecce - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calabria to Lecce by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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

Train via Villa S.Giovanni (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to LecceIc
6h 50m
€38–81
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to LecceIc
9h 36m
€27–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene
8h
€31–46
Drive 466.8 km
1. Drive from Reggio Calabria to Lecce466.8 km
5h 40m
€73–106
Bus via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Reggio Calabria to CosenzaN1594
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Lecce
10h 2m
€33–48

Calabria to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)

2Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.6 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Calabria, Italy and Lecce, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lecce twice a week. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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