There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Lecce by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
5h 29m€74–165Bus via Messina
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
- Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
12h 36m€43–64Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Leccetrain Ic
11h 51mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Leccecar
8h 43m€127–199Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
5h 56m€64–156Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
- Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CIY - BDS
4h 37m€102–387Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
12h 34m€71–136Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Sibaribus 582
- Take the bus from Sibari to Leccebus
16h 9m€65–111
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €100 - €390.
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.
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.
The distance between Sicily and Lecce is 477 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Lecce without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sicily to Lecce, including transfers.
Sicily to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.
Sicily to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 36m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
Flights from Palermo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
Flights from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–850
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Sicily to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Sicily to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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