How to travel from Mantua to Lecce, Italy
The distance between Mantua and Lecce is around 841km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Mantua to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lecce → Mantua if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, Fly
Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Brindisi (BDS).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Lecce.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€80($80)
Bus
Take the bus to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station and then to Lecce.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mantua and Lecce
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mantua to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Mantua and Lecce is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Mantua and Lecce by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mantua to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Mantua and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mantua and Lecce. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mantua to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Trenitalia run train services between Mantua and Lecce. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Mantua and Lecce. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mantua to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
ItaloTreno, FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Mantua and Lecce. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mantua to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lecce is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 39km (25 miles) from Lecce. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Mantua and Lecce. The distance is around 928km (577 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 Mantua to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mantua and Lecce
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, Fly + 6 similar | 3hrs | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €100($100) | once daily | 841km (523 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 4hrs | €82($82) | every 4 hours | 878km (545 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 4h 10m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 4h 10m | €105($105) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train to Milano Rogoredo, Fly | 4h 30m | €81($81) | every 3 hours | 1,074km (668 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 4h 40m | €75($75) | every 3 hours | 1,110km (689 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €80($80) | once daily | 892km (554 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €50($50) | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
| Bus via Bologna Autostazione | 14h 45m | €84($84) | twice daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €140($140) | on demand | 928km (577 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mantua and Lecce
Train operators
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Lecce
The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 39km (25 miles) from Lecce
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Lecce
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 230km (143 miles) from Lecce