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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Lecce is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Lecce is to drive and ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs €100 - €170.

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 692 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 which takes 11h 20m and costs €25 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Palermo 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 train which takes 11h 20m and costs €25 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Palermo to Lecce bus arrive?

Palermo to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce 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 train ticket from Palermo to Lecce?

Book your Palermo to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2924+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

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

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
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
€26–210
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
12h 12m
€41–60
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 27m
€107–164
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Caserta to Leccetrain
9h 43m
€58–201
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 Re
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
11h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Leccebus N595
12h 20m
€45–90
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
10h 2m
€72–186

Palermo to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

11h 20mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Lecce.

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Distance: 691.7 km
Duration: 11h 20m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lecce via Lamezia Terme C. in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Villa San Giovanni in around 12h 12m.

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