How to travel from Matera to Lecce, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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 LecceMatera if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Lecce.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance176km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Lecce

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Matera to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Lecce

Transport options from Matera to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 25m
€14($14)
twice daily174km (108 miles)
Bus via Taranto2h 50m
€10($10)
once daily183km (114 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€26($26)
every 3 hours221km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€27($27)
on demand176km (109 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