How to travel from Marsala to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Lecce is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marsala to Lecce by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LecceMarsala if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Catania Central Bus Station and then to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Lecce.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto then Caserta and then to Lecce.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Lecce by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Marsala and Lecce is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Marsala and Lecce by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Lecce is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Lecce is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Lecce. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale and Caserta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Lecce. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 17h 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 Marsala and Lecce. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Catania Central Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional, FlixBus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Marsala and Lecce. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Lecce is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Lecce

Transport options from Marsala to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 15m
€140($140)
every 3 hours617km (383 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
€82($82)
every 3 hours670km (416 miles)
Fly to Bari (BRI), Train4h 50m
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,501km (933 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€90($90)
every 3 hours741km (460 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€83($83)
every 20 mins1,017km (632 miles)
Bus and Ferry
15h 20m
€62($62)
once daily963km (599 miles)
Train
17h 55m
€115($115)
3 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 35m
€130($130)
hourly832km (517 miles)

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Airports near Lecce

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Lecce
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Lecce
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Lecce