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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lecce is to bus and fly which costs €100 - €310 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lecce is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lecce via Bilbao and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lecce via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 28m.

How far is it from Santander to Lecce?

The distance between Santander and Lecce is 1905 km. The road distance is 2325.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lecce without a car is to bus and train via Chambéry which takes 31h 34m and costs €220 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Santander to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lecce bus from?

Santander to Lecce bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lecce train from?

Santander to Lecce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Lecce?

The best way to get from Santander to Lecce is to train which takes 37h 28m and costs €290 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €320 and takes 36h 55m.

Where does the Santander to Lecce bus arrive?

Santander to Lecce bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Lecce train arrive?

Santander to Lecce train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lecce is 2325 km. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Santander to Lecce.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Lecce?

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

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Santander to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Lecce by bus, plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), or car

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

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)BIO - BDS
11h 22m
€109–305
Fly Santander Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)SDR - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
18h 31m
€88–290
Bus, train via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambéry
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta SusaTgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to LecceFr
31h 34m
€228–455
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Roma Termini
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to LecceFr / ...
37h 28m
€296–652
Drive 2,325.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lecce2,325.2 km
22h 38m
€365–528
Fly Santander Airport to Brindisi Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)SDR - BDS
8h 14m
€109–332
Fly Santander Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)SDR - TIA
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
13h 53m
€167–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the train from Padova to LecceFr
35h 3m
€142–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Grenoble
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lecce
36h 55m
€158–315
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
3. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Lecce Central Bus Station
40h 21m
€131–236

Santander to Lecce by bus and train

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31h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,904.6 km
Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Santander to Lecce via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, and Roma Termini in around 37h 28m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice a week.

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