How to travel from Lecce to San Gimignano, Italy
The distance between Lecce and San Gimignano is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Lecce to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Gimignano → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Siena.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€58($58)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and San Gimignano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Lecce and San Gimignano is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Lecce and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to San Gimignano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lecce and San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lecce and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Siena. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and San Gimignano. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 12hrs 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around €58 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and San Gimignano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train + 6 similar | 4h 5m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €85($85) | every 3 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
| Train to Bari Centrale, plane | 5h 10m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 923km (574 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), train | 5h 25m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 904km (562 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 5h 50m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,311km (815 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €81($81) | every 3 hours | 851km (529 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | €58($58) | every 4 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
| Bus to Siena Central Train Station | 13h 20m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €135($135) | on demand | 894km (556 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and San Gimignano
Airlines
Alba Star
Train operators
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near San Gimignano
The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano