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 €27 - €35 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 5h 53m 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 471 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 ferry and train which takes 6h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Messina to Lecce, including transfers.

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?

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2861+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Lecce by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to LecceIc
6h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene
7h 20m
€27–35
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce
5h 53m
€72–112
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CTA - BDS
7h 17m
€82–216
Bus via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus StationItabus
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Lecce
9h 11m
€34–115

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

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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 €27–35 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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