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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Sicily is to bus via Messina which costs €45 - €60 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Lecce to Sicily?

The distance between Lecce and Sicily is 483 km.

How do I travel from Lecce to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Lecce to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Lecce to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Sicily bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lecce to Sicily?

The best way to get from Lecce to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus via Messina, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Lecce to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5698+ hotels available in Sicily.

Lecce to Sicily - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Lecce to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
6h 46m
€70–212
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
12h 15m
€41–124
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 40m
€46–59
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Palermobus N595
13h 4m
€46–114

Lecce to Sicily by train and bus (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Piazza Boiardo via Lamezia Terme C., Palermo Centrale, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 12h 15m.

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