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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Athens is to ferry and fly which costs €85 - €170 and takes 13h 5m.

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 44m and costs €90 - €250.

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 - Autostazione and arriving at Athens via Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Lecce to Athens?

The distance between Lecce and Athens is 720 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 via Fier-Çifçi which takes 17h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m 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.

Bus or fly from Lecce to Athens?

The best way to get from Lecce to Athens is to Bus via Fier-Çifçi which takes 17h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Lecce to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lecce and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lecce. It is currently 10:01 PM in Lecce and 11:01 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12149+ hotels available in Athens.

Lecce to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, Bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lecce to Athens by ferry, car, bus, plane, 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.

Ferry, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
2. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
13h 10m
€121–189
Ferry to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfuferry
2. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFU - ATH
13h 5m
€89–162
Bus via Fier-Çifçi
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbus
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
17h 11m
Fly from Brindisi Airport
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BDS - ATH
9h 44m
€94–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
17h 12m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
2. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
18h 8m
€95–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
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 59m
Bus, bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbus
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Ioanninabus
3. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
13h 23m
Train, Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrësbus
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TIA - ATH
13h 5m

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

11Weekly Services

18h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 719.6 km
Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lecce to Athens via Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Fier, and Fier in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day.

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