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 - €55 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 4h 11m and costs €80 - €230.

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 36m.

How far is it from Sicily to Lecce?

The distance between Sicily and Lecce is 572 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 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 - €55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 3m, you could also train, which costs €40 - €230 and takes 12h 36m.

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?

There are 2893+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sicily 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)PMO - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Lecce
4h 11m
€84–223
Bus via Messina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della RepubblicaSais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene
12h 36m
€40–54
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to LecceIc
10h 43m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Lecce
8h 19m
€108–165
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CTA - BDS
6h 3m
€77–210
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to LecceIc
12h 36m
€44–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sibari582
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Lecce
16h
€49–72

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

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.6 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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) 4 times a day.

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