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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

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 Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Lecce to Palermo?

The distance between Lecce and Palermo is 692 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 10h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m 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 Inter Saj, 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 via Messina which takes 11h 59m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Lecce to Palermo bus arrive?

Lecce to Palermo bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Sibari 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

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Lecce to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lecce to Palermo by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Villa S.GiovanniIc
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
10h 45m
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via OretoSais Autolinee 8863 / ...
11h 59m
€41–55
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Lecce to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
8h 28m
€107–159
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Caserta
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
8h 59m
€63–206
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo CentraleIc
12h 6m
€49–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Sibari
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermo582 / ...
14h 45m
€48–65
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BRI - PMO
10h 6m
€76–195
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BDS - PMO
5h 9m
€83–214

Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Map of how to get from Lecce to Palermo.

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Distance: 691.7 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Regione Siciliana De Saliba via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale in around 12h 6m.

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