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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Athens is to car ferry and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Athens via Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Lecce to Athens?

The distance between Lecce and Athens is 719 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 17h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Lecce to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Athens bus from?

Lecce to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto station.

Where does the Lecce to Athens bus arrive?

Lecce to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Fier station.

What is the time difference between Lecce and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lecce. It is currently 11:20 PM in Lecce and 12:20 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12647+ hotels available in Athens.

Lecce to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car

There are 10 ways to get from Lecce to Athens by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
2. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
13h 13m
€102–169
Car ferry to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, fly
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfucarferry
2. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFU - ATH
12h 22m
€68–146
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
17h 10m
Fly from Brindisi Airport
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BDS - ATH
9h 24m
€84–230
Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
17h 34m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
2. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
17h 58m
€71–121
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
3. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
4. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
18h 49m
Bus and ferry, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
13h 36m
Bus and ferry, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
13h 48m
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
11h 22m
€84–237

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

11Weekly Services

17h 58mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 719.4 km
Duration: 13h 13m

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

ITA Airways, Aegean Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day.

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