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How to get fromPalermo to Lecceby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Lecce by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain train Ic
    11h 17m
    €72–134

  2. Bus via Catania

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus bus
    12h 25m
    €47–83

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Leccecar car
    8h 43m
    €141–216

  4. Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane TPS - BDS
    8h 12m
    €87–229

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Leccetrain train Ic
    11h 37m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sibaribus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Sibari to Leccebus bus
    14h 49m
    €71–110

  7. Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane PMO - BRI
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain train
    5h 57m
    €71–186

  8. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane plane CTA - BRI
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain train
    7h 43m
    €69–198

  9. Fly Palermo Airport to Brindisi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane PMO - BDS
    2. Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain train
    4h 11m
    €69–165

Palermo to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Catania Central Bus Station and Catania, Via D'Amico in around 12h 25m.

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