How to travel from Lecce to Trapani, Italy
The distance between Lecce and Trapani is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lecce to Trapani by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trapani → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Trapani (TPS).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Trapani.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Trapani
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Trapani by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Lecce and Trapani is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lecce and Trapani by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Trapani is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Trapani is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lecce and Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lecce and Trapani. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Inter Saj, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Lecce and Trapani. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 15m 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 Trapani. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Trapani. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Trapani is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Trapani
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 1h 55m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 30m | €84($84) | 6 times a week | 624km (388 miles) |
| Train to Bari Centrale, Fly | 4h 35m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 1,438km (893 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 5m | €81($81) | 6 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 15m | €69($69) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
| Bus via Cosenza | 13h 55m | €72($72) | 6 times a week | 896km (556 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | €125($125) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and Trapani
Airlines
Alba Star
Blue Air
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Inter Saj
Airports near Trapani
The following major airports near Trapani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Trapani
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Trapani
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Trapani