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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Calabria is to bus via Cosenza which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Calabria is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Calabria?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Reggio Calabria via Villa S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Calabria?

No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Lecce to Calabria?

The distance between Lecce and Calabria is 475 km. The road distance is 468.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Calabria without a car is to train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lecce to Calabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Calabria bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lecce to Calabria train from?

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

Train or bus from Lecce to Calabria?

The best way to get from Lecce to Calabria is to train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Lecce to Calabria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lecce to Calabria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lecce to Calabria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Calabria is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Lecce to Calabria.

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

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Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 987+ hotels available in Calabria.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lecce to Calabria 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 Lecce to Villa S.GiovanniIc
6h 30m
€44–73
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lecce to Reggio Calabria C.LeIc
8h 44m
€30–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Villa San Giovanni
7h 55m
€34–43
Drive 468.4 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Reggio Calabria468.4 km
5h 43m
€72–104
Bus via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Cosenza
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Reggio CalabriaN1594
9h 10m
€33–45

Lecce to Calabria by train (Trenitalia)

2Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lecce to Calabria.

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Distance: 474.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Lecce to Villa S.Giovanni twice a week. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Villa San Giovanni twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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