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.
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.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS).
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Take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lecce.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 546km (339 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza | 8h 40m | €46($46) | 6 times a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 45m | €75($75) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.