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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Catania is to bus via Policoro which costs €26 - €35 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Catania is to drive and ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Catania. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Catania Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Lecce to Catania?

The distance between Lecce and Catania is 616 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €35 - €120.

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

The bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Catania, Via D'Amico takes 8h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Catania bus from?

Lecce to Catania 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 Catania train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lecce to Catania?

The best way to get from Lecce to Catania is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 7h 53m, you could also train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Lecce to Catania bus arrive?

Lecce to Catania bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Catania, Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Lecce to Catania train arrive?

Lecce to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

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

Book your Lecce to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lecce to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4524+ hotels available in Catania.

Lecce to Catania - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
8h 50m
€35–120
Bus via Policoro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Policorobus
2. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
10h 27m
€26–34
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 45m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Lecce to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
7h 7m
€88–128
Fly from Brindisi Airport
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
7h 53m
€74–212
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 57m
€38–56
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
8h 6m
€65–190

Lecce to Catania by bus

19Weekly Buses

8h 50mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lecce to Catania.

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Distance: 615.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Catania, Via D'Amico twice daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 8h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a day.

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