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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to drive and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce and arriving at Palermo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Lecce to Palermo?

The distance between Lecce and Palermo is 693 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Lecce to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Palermo bus from?

Lecce to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lecce station.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Lecce to Palermo?

The best way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Lecce to Palermo bus arrive?

Lecce to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

Where does the Lecce to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

Book your Lecce to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5899+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Palermo by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, shuttle, 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.

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
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 Palermo Centraletrain Re
11h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
12h 30m
€50–95
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 Palermocar
8h 30m
€109–161
Fly Brindisi Airport to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BDS - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
9h 36m
€86–367
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 41m
€67–162
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
8h 59m
€90–239
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
10h 13m
€74–195

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Trapani Airport (TPS) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lecce to Palermo.

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Distance: 693 km
Duration: 11h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lecce to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 11h 41m.

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