How to travel from Lecce to Crotone, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Crotone is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lecce to Crotone by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nardò and then to Crotone bus station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Train

Take the train to Taranto and then to Crotone.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Crotone.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Crotone

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Crotone by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Lecce and Crotone is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Lecce and Crotone by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Crotone is to take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Crotone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Crotone. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Crotone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brindisi and Taranto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Crotone. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Crotone. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Crotone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nardò. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Crotone. Buses run twice a week and take around 2hrs 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 Crotone. We recommend that you take the bus to Nardò and then to Crotone bus station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Crotone is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Crotone. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Crotone. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Crotone is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Lecce to Crotone

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Crotone

Transport options from Lecce to Crotone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€32($32)
twice a week354km (220 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€33($33)
twice daily343km (213 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€62($62)
on demand343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Crotone

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Crotone
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Crotone
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Crotone