There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Cittanova by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Gioia Taurotrain Ic
7h 21m€47–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Rosarnobus
8h 23m€33–44Drive 424.4 km
- Drive from Lecce to Cittanovacar 424.4 km
5h 31m€68–98Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, drive
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BDS - SUF
- Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Cittanovacar
6h 1m€98–270Train via Amantea (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lecce to Amanteatrain Ic
- Take the train from Amantea to Gioia Taurotrain Re
7h 33m€47–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lecce to Cosenzabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Lamezia Terme Centrale Stationbus 8
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Gioia Taurotrain Ic
10h 33m€40–71Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, train
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane BDS - REG
- Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Gioia Taurotrain
8h 42m€134–307
Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Cittanova is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lecce to Cittanova is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Cittanova. However, there are services departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Cittanova via Gioia Tauro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Cittanova. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Gioia Tauro via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Lecce and Cittanova is 452 km. The road distance is 424.4 km.
The best way to get from Lecce to Cittanova without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lecce to Cittanova, including transfers.
Lecce to Cittanova bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.
Lecce to Cittanova train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Lecce station.
The best way to get from Lecce to Cittanova is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Cittanova, Calabria, Italy?
You can take a train from Lecce to Cittanova via Lamezia Terme C., Gioia Tauro, and Gioia Tauro in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Rosarno twice daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lecce to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Amantea to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Rosarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
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Booking & Getting There
Lecce to Cittanova bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Rosarno station.
Lecce to Cittanova train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Cittanova is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Lecce to Cittanova.
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