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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Lecce is to drive and ferry which costs €100 - €170 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Lecce is to drive and ferry which takes 8h 37m and costs €100 - €170.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Lecce without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Palermo (Region) to Lecce, including transfers.

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

Palermo (Region) to Lecce bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.

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

Palermo (Region) to Lecce bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Lecce.

Palermo (Region) to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Interna, Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Lecce by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to LecceIc
11h 54m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centrale
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
12h 3m
€105–245
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
3. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene
14h 3m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce
8h 37m
€106–162
Bus to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)PMO - NAP
3. Take the train from Caserta to Lecce
11h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to LecceIc
13h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Sibari582
3. Take the bus from Sibari to Lecce
17h 7m
Bus to Palermo Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)PMO - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
12h 15m
Train, train to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Caltanissetta Xirbi
2. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Comiso
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CIY - BDS
11h 59m
€161–464
Bus to Palermo Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)PMO - BDS
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lecce
7h 33m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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

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Distance: 702.3 km
Duration: 11h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Vicari to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Interna, Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica in around 14h 3m.

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