How to travel from Lecce to Bari, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Bari is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lecce to Bari by train, 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

Take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Bari

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Bari by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Lecce and Bari is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Lecce and Bari by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Bari is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Bari, if you exclude driving, 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 Lecce and Bari. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lecce and Bari with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Bari. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Lecce and Bari. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1h 45m.

TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Lecce and Bari. Buses run once a week and take around 1h 45m 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 Bari. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Bari. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Bari is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Lecce to Bari

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Bari

Transport options from Lecce to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€20($20)
every 3 hours149km (93 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€11($11)
every 2 hours153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€23($23)
on demand151km (94 miles)

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Airports near Bari

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bari
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bari
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Bari