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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Bologna is to bus which costs €19 - €60 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce Central Bus Station station and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lecce and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Lecce to Bologna?

The distance between Lecce and Bologna is 794 km. The road distance is 818.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €35 - €110.

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

The train from Lecce to Bologna Centrale takes 7h 9m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Bologna bus from?

Lecce to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lecce Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Bologna train from?

Lecce to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Lecce station.

Train or bus from Lecce to Bologna?

The best way to get from Lecce to Bologna is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €60 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Lecce to Bologna bus arrive?

Lecce to Bologna bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Lecce to Bologna train arrive?

Lecce to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lecce to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Bologna is 818 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Lecce to Bologna.

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

Book your Lecce to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lecce to Bologna?

Book your Lecce to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3280+ hotels available in Bologna.

Can I share a ride from Lecce to Bologna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lecce and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lecce to Bologna - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lecce to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, train, or plane

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
7h 9m
€35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus Itabus
11h 15m
€19–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Lecce to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
9h 12m
€65–90
Drive 818.2 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Bolognacar 818.2 km
7h 36m
€125–180
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lecce to Bolognarideshare 818.6 km
8h 38m
€40–55
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BDS - BLQ
4h 41m
€44–168
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BDS - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 5m
€88–347
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BDS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 14m
€66–213

Lecce to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)

72Weekly Trains

7h 9mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 794.1 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Lecce to Bologna Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 7h 9m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–60 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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