How to travel from Lecce to Perugia, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Perugia is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lecce to Perugia 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 to Brindisi, Fly

Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Perugia (PEG).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus via Candela Strada Provinciale 95

Take the bus to Candela Strada Provinciale 95 and then to Perugia.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perugia.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance706km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Perugia

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Perugia by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Lecce and Perugia is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lecce and Perugia by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Perugia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Perugia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Perugia. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Foligno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Perugia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Perugia with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 9h 50m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus and Auto Linee Moretti run regular bus services between Lecce and Perugia. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 50m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno and then to Perugia. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. 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 Perugia. The distance is around 706km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Perugia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Perugia

Transport options from Lecce to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Brindisi, Fly + 3 similar
2h 10m
€110($110)
twice daily581km (361 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€63($63)
every 2 hours755km (469 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€140($140)
every 4 hours983km (611 miles)
Fly to Pisa (PSA), train5h 35m
€74($74)
every 4 hours980km (609 miles)
Train
8hrs
€71($71)
every 4 hours816km (507 miles)
Bus via Candela Strada Provinciale 95 + 1 similar
9h 45m
€100($100)
3 times a week752km (467 miles)
Bus9h 50m
€40($40)
5 times a week718km (446 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€130($130)
on demand706km (438 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia