What is the cheapest way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region) is to train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region) is to drive and ferry which takes 8h 42m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Palermo (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Vicari via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Lecce to Palermo (Region)?

The distance between Lecce and Palermo (Region) is 702 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €65 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region)?

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Palermo (Region) bus from?

Lecce to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.

Train or bus from Lecce to Palermo (Region)?

The best way to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region) is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Lecce to Palermo (Region) bus arrive?

Lecce to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Palermo (Region)?

There are 896+ hotels available in Palermo (Region).

Lecce to Palermo (Region) - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region) by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Termini Imeresetrain Ic
12h 29m
€69–140
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
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
14h 41m
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 Palermo (Region)car
8h 42m
€102–154
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
11h 34m
€109–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
15h 5m
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lecce to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
11h 53m
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
11h 47m
€86–241
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
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
5. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
13h 3m
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
8h 16m

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

26Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lecce to Palermo (Region).

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Distance: 702.4 km
Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

You can take a train from Lecce to Palermo (Region) via Lamezia Terme C., Termini Imerese, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Vicari via Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Palermo Terminal Bus, and Palermo in around 14h 41m.

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