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 €65 - €110 and takes 12h 45m.

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 2m and costs €50 - €140.

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 45m.

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 Catanzaro Lido, Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Lecce to Palermo?

The distance between Lecce and Palermo is 575 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 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 45m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 14h 15m.

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 Catanzaro Lido 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 6389+ hotels available in Palermo.

Lecce to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lecce to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train, fly
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1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
5h 2m
€53–139
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lecce to Sibaritrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sibari to Castiglione Cosentintrain Re
3. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
11h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
12h 45m
€65–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lecce to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
8h 43m
€126–194
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lecce to Catanzaro Lidotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Catanzaro Lido to Lamezia Terme C.train Re
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
14h 15m
€83–174
Bus via Tarsia
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarsia A3bus
2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
18h 12m

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lecce to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Notarbartolo via Catanzaro Lido, Lamezia Terme C., and Palermo Centrale in around 14h 15m.

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