The distance between Matera and Lecce is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Matera to Lecce by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lecce → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lecce.
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Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Lecce.
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There are several options for getting from Matera to Lecce by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Matera and Lecce is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Matera and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Matera to Lecce is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Lecce. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane and Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Lecce. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Lecce. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matera and Lecce with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 25m.
FlixBus, ItaloTreno and S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto run regular bus services between Matera and Lecce. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Matera and Lecce. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €14($14) | twice daily | 174km (108 miles) |
Bus via Taranto | 2h 50m | €10($10) | once daily | 183km (114 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €26($26) | every 3 hours | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €27($27) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.