How to travel from Naples to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Naples and Lecce is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Naples 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 LecceNaples if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Naples to Lecce by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Naples and Lecce is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Naples and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Lecce is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Lecce. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Naples and Lecce. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Naples and Lecce. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Naples and Lecce with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 20m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Naples and Lecce. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Naples and Lecce. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Naples to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Lecce

Transport options from Naples to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€49($49)
4 times a day463km (287 miles)
Train to Lecce6h 15m
€64($64)
once a week463km (287 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€27($27)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€62($62)
on demand411km (255 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