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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lecce is to fly which costs €65 - €240 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Lecce is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Lecce - Autostazione via Barcelona - North Bus Station and Napoli, Autostazione Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Lecce via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Madrid to Lecce?

The distance between Madrid and Lecce is 1870 km. The road distance is 2464 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 24h 35m and costs €250 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Madrid to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lecce bus from?

Madrid to Lecce bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lecce train from?

Madrid to Lecce train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Lecce?

The best way to get from Madrid to Lecce is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €650 and takes 24h 35m, you could also bus and Leonetti Bus, which costs €160 - €280 and takes 40h 5m.

Where does the Madrid to Lecce bus arrive?

Madrid to Lecce bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Madrid to Lecce train arrive?

Madrid to Lecce train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lecce is 2464 km. It takes approximately 24h 32m to drive from Madrid to Lecce.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Lecce?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Lecce?

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

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Madrid to Lecce - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Leonetti Bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Lecce by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or night train

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

Fly to Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MAD - BDS
7h 32m
€66–234
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
24h 35m
€252–611
Bus, Leonetti Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Lecce - Autostazionebus
40h 5m
€163–274
Drive 2,464 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Leccecar 2,464 km
24h 32m
€386–557
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MAD - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain
10h 46m
€98–285
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
25h 25m
€268–705
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Turinbus 404
3. Take the night train from Torino Lingotto to Leccenighttrain Ini
30h 27m
€202–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus 766 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Leccebus
40h 25m
€171–298

Madrid to Lecce by train

8Weekly Trains

24h 35mAverage Duration

€252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,869.6 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lecce, Italy?

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lecce via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Torino Porta Susa in around 24h 35m.

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