How to travel from Caltanissetta to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Caltanissetta and Lecce is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caltanissetta to Lecce by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LecceCaltanissetta if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale, Salerno then Taranto and then to Lecce.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lecce.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caltanissetta and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Caltanissetta to Lecce by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Caltanissetta and Lecce is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Caltanissetta and Lecce by bus.

The quickest way to get from Caltanissetta to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Caltanissetta and Lecce is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Lecce. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caltanissetta to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caltanissetta Xirbi, Messina Centrale, Salerno and Taranto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Caltanissetta and Lecce. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caltanissetta and Lecce. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caltanissetta to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico, Cariati Via Nazionale and Nardo Via XXV Luglio. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Onebus, Itabus, FlixBus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Caltanissetta and Lecce. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caltanissetta to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lecce is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 39km (25 miles) from Lecce. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Caltanissetta to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 6h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caltanissetta to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caltanissetta and Lecce

Transport options from Caltanissetta to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€125($125)
every 4 hours710km (441 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, Fly5h 25m
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,203km (748 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
€105($105)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€11($11)
twice a week804km (499 miles)
Bus via Messina Main Train Station12hrs
€42($42)
6 times a week726km (451 miles)
Train
13h 15m
€77($77)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Car and Ferry
8hrs
€125($125)
hourly684km (425 miles)

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Airports near Lecce

The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Lecce
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Lecce
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Lecce