How to travel from Cinque Terre to Lecce, Italy
The distance between Cinque Terre and Lecce is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Lecce by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lecce → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Lecce.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€95($95)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Lecce
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Lecce by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Lecce is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (505 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cinque Terre and Lecce by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Lecce. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale and Roma Termini. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and Lecce. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Cinque Terre and Lecce. The distance is around 1,053km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Lecce
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 40m | €78($78) | every 3 hours | 836km (519 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, Fly | 4h 15m | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 981km (610 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 4h 45m | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 5h 15m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 997km (619 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 5h 45m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,150km (714 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 5h 45m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 1,177km (731 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 10h 30m | €95($95) | once a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €160($160) | on demand | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cinque Terre and Lecce
Bus companies
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
Train operators
Airports near Lecce
The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 39km (25 miles) from Lecce
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Lecce
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 230km (143 miles) from Lecce