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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Lecce is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Lecce is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Lecce?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Lecce. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Lecce via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Palermo to Lecce?

The distance between Palermo and Lecce is 574 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Palermo to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lecce bus from?

Palermo to Lecce bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lecce train from?

Palermo to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Lecce?

The best way to get from Palermo to Lecce is to bus via Quattromiglia which takes 12h 2m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Palermo to Lecce bus arrive?

Palermo to Lecce bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi station.

Where does the Palermo to Lecce train arrive?

Palermo to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 3323+ hotels available in Lecce.

Palermo to Lecce - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Lecce by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly from Palermo Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
5h 26m
€64–158
Bus via Quattromiglia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
2. Take the bus from Bivio Rende to Leccebus
12h 2m
€41–71
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
11h
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Leccecar
8h 28m
€107–164
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertа Don Bosco to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TPS - BDS
8h 42m
€66–210
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
11h 20m
€70–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Leccebus N595
12h 20m
€55–95

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

8Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Lecce.

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Distance: 574.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Lecce via Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi and Bivio Rende in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lecce via Lamezia Terme C. in around 11h 20m.

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