How to travel from Lecce to Assisi, Italy
The distance between Lecce and Assisi is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lecce to Assisi by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Assisi → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Assisi.
- Duration11hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Assisi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Assisi by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Lecce and Assisi is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Lecce and Assisi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Assisi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Assisi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lecce and Assisi. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lecce and Assisi. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Assisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Assisi. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Assisi. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Assisi is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Assisi. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Lecce and Assisi. The distance is around 686km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Assisi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Assisi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 35m | €65($65) | twice daily | 741km (461 miles) |
| Fly to Pisa (PSA), train | 5h 25m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 1,013km (630 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 5h 30m | €120($120) | twice daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €78($78) | twice daily | 749km (465 miles) |
| Fly to Venice (VCE), train | 7h 10m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €50($50) | twice daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Bus to Santa Maria degli Angeli Assisi Train Station | 12h 20m | €78($78) | twice a week | 850km (528 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 686km (426 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and Assisi
Airlines
Alba Star
Train operators
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Assisi
The following major airports near Assisi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Assisi
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Assisi
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Assisi