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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs €55 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Lecce via Palermo Centrale and Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Sicily to Lecce?

The distance between Sicily and Lecce is 574 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Lecce without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sicily to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Lecce bus from?

Sicily to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Lecce train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Lecce?

The best way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to bus via Messina which takes 12h 36m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 6h 36m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Sicily to Lecce bus arrive?

Sicily to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Sicily to Lecce train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

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

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

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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 8m
€59–148
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
12h 36m
€43–64
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 Leccetrain Ic
11h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Leccecar
8h 43m
€126–198
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
6h 36m
€69–156
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
12h 34m
€71–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Leccebus
16h 9m
€58–111

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

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) every 4 hours.

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