How to travel from Messina to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Messina and Lecce is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Lecce by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lecce.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Messina to Lecce by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Messina and Lecce is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Messina and Lecce by bus.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Lecce is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Lecce. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Lecce with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 20m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Messina and Lecce. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Messina to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene. instead which will take 7h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Messina to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Lecce

Transport options from Messina to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 20m
€170($170)
every 3 hours1,175km (730 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€45($45)
every 20 mins546km (339 miles)
Bus via Cosenza8h 40m
€46($46)
6 times a week518km (322 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 45m
€75($75)
hourly483km (300 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Lecce

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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