How to travel from Padua to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Padua and Lecce is around 788km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Padua to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Train

Take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Lecce.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Padua to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Padua and Lecce is around 788km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 761km (473 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Padua and Lecce by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Lecce. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Lecce with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Padua and Lecce. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Padua and Lecce. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Padua and Lecce. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Padua and Lecce. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Lecce

Transport options from Padua to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
€85($85)
every 3 hours788km (489 miles)
Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Train2h 55m
€100($100)
every 3 hours821km (510 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly3h 10m
€105($105)
every 3 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, Fly3h 15m
€120($120)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€89($89)
every 3 hours802km (498 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€85($85)
twice daily917km (570 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
€50($50)
every 20 mins957km (594 miles)
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station13h 35m
€105($105)
twice a week1,072km (666 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€140($140)
on demand928km (577 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