How to travel from Positano to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Positano and Lecce is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Positano 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 LeccePositano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Lecce Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance395km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Positano to Lecce by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Positano and Lecce is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Positano and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Lecce is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Positano and Lecce. We recommend that you drive to Lecce. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Lecce. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sorrento and Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus, Itabus and TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Positano and Lecce. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Brindisi (BDS). 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 Positano and Lecce. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

How do I get from Positano to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Lecce

Transport options from Positano to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane + 2 similar
5hrs
€81($81)
every 4 hours826km (513 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,616km (1,004 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,638km (1,018 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€54($54)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Bus to Lecce - Autostazione8hrs
€51($51)
once a week458km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€60($60)
on demand395km (246 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