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 - €60 and takes 12h 6m.

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 - €160.

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 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m 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 via Messina which takes 12h 6m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €130 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 5698+ hotels available in Palermo.

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, 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 21m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
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
€39–122
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Villa San Giovannibus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
12h 6m
€44–57
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
€107–159
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
10h 41m
€95–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
12h 30m
€40–120
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 58m
€48–196
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 9m
€72–196

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

11Weekly Planes

6h 39mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lecce to Palermo.

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Distance: 692.9 km
Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Palermo Terminal Bus via Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 11h 41m.

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