How to travel from Montepulciano to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Montepulciano and Lecce is around 738km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montepulciano to Lecce by bus, 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 LecceMontepulciano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Lecce.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Lecce by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Montepulciano and Lecce is around 738km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Montepulciano and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to Lecce is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and Lecce. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bettolle Piazza Del Popolo and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Lecce. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Montepulciano and Lecce. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montepulciano and Lecce

Transport options from Montepulciano to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 25m
€90($90)
once a week985km (612 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 25m
€120($120)
every 3 hours997km (620 miles)
Train to Roma Tiburtina, plane6hrs
€71($71)
every 3 hours744km (463 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane6h 20m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane6h 30m
€95($95)
once a week989km (614 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
€58($58)
every 3 hours738km (458 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€53($53)
twice daily782km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€120($120)
on demand800km (497 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