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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Palermo is to bus via Catania which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 26m.

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 6m and costs €70 - €190.

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 Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Catania Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

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 11h 56m.

How far is it from Lecce to Palermo?

The distance between Lecce and Palermo is 643 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 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene 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 Catania which takes 12h 26m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Lecce to Palermo bus arrive?

Lecce to Palermo bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Catania, Via D'Amico 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?

There are 6043+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
5h 6m
€71–185
Bus via Catania
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee / ...
12h 26m
€51–79
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lecce to Amanteatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Amantea 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
10h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lecce to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
8h 43m
€141–218
Fly Brindisi Airport to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BDS - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
8h 45m
€86–230
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 56m
€76–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Sibaribus
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
14h 45m
€70–113

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 643.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Catania, Via D'Amico and Catania Central Bus Station in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale in around 11h 56m.

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