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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to bus which costs €29 - €100 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lecce?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Messina to Lecce?

The distance between Messina and Lecce is 519 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lecce without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €29 - €100.

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

The bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lecce bus from?

Messina to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Lecce bus arrive?

Messina to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.

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

Book your Messina to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2826+ hotels available in Lecce.

Messina to Lecce - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Lecce by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
7h 20m
€29–100
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Leccebus N595
8h 20m
€28–114
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Re
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
7h 34m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Leccecar
6h 1m
€72–112

Messina to Lecce by bus

19Weekly Buses

7h 20mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Lecce.

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Distance: 518.5 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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