How to travel from Lecce to Pescara, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Pescara is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lecce to Pescara by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PescaraLecce if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Pescara Centrale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus via Taranto Port

Take the bus to Taranto Port and then to Pescara.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Pescara.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Pescara

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Pescara by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Lecce and Pescara is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Lecce and Pescara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Pescara is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Pescara, 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 Pescara. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lecce and Pescara with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Pescara. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Pescara. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Pescara with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8h 25m.

Marino Autolinee, S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Lecce and Pescara. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 35m 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 Pescara. We recommend that you take the train to Pescara Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Pescara is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 145km (90 miles) from Pescara. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Pescara. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Pescara is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Lecce to Pescara

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Pescara

Transport options from Lecce to Pescara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€40($40)
every 3 hours445km (276 miles)
Bus via Taranto Port + 2 similar
6h 5m
€32($32)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Bus6h 35m
€45($45)
twice a week480km (298 miles)
Bus to Pescara8h 25m
€45($45)
4 times a week530km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€84($84)
on demand461km (287 miles)

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Airports near Pescara

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Pescara
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Pescara
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Pescara