How to travel from Como to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Como and Lecce is around 981km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Como to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Porta Garibaldi and then to Lecce.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Lecce.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,080km (671 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Como to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Como and Lecce is around 981km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959km (596 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Como 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 Como to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Lecce. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Porta Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Trenord, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Como and Lecce. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Como and Lecce. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Lecce. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Como and Lecce. The distance is around 1,080km (671 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 Como to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Lecce

Transport options from Como to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 15m
€73($73)
every 3 hours1,023km (636 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly3h 20m
€115($115)
every 3 hours981km (609 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly3h 20m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,008km (626 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€77($77)
every 3 hours1,029km (640 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 15m
€135($135)
every 3 hours987km (613 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 25m
€115($115)
every 3 hours1,015km (631 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€95($95)
once daily1,054km (655 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale12h 20m
€150($150)
twice daily1,055km (656 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€68($68)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€165($165)
on demand1,080km (671 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