How to travel from Lecce to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Syracuse is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lecce to Syracuse by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Siracusa - Corso Umberto.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Syracuse by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 10h 55m. 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 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Lecce and Syracuse is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Lecce and Syracuse by bus.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Syracuse. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta and Aversa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Syracuse. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Lecce and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Syracuse is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lecce to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Siracusa - Corso Umberto. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Syracuse is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Lecce to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Syracuse

Transport options from Lecce to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€125($125)
every 2 hours1,134km (705 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
€81($81)
every 20 mins1,722km (1,070 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 60m
€60($60)
every 2 hours653km (406 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€55($55)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni10h 55m
€28($28)
once daily685km (426 miles)
Train
14h 30m
€90($90)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 30m
€100($100)
hourly645km (401 miles)

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Airports near Syracuse

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Syracuse