How to travel from Lecce to Venice, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Venice is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lecce to Venice 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 and Plane

Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Tronchetto Train Station.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance965km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Venice

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Venice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Lecce and Venice is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lecce and Venice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Venice. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lecce and Venice with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Venice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Venice. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Venice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16hrs.

Itabus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Lecce and Venice. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs 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 Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 965km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Venice

Transport options from Lecce to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
€82($82)
every 3 hours762km (473 miles)
Train to Bari Centrale, Fly3h 20m
€86($86)
every 3 hours776km (482 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€105($105)
every 3 hours904km (562 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€90($90)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16hrs
€65($65)
once daily1,177km (731 miles)
Bus to Mestre17h 45m
€65($65)
4 times a week1,173km (729 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€145($145)
on demand965km (600 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice