How to travel from Potenza to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Lecce is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Taranto and then to Lecce.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Lecce by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Potenza and Lecce is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Potenza and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Lecce is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Lecce. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taranto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Lecce. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Potenza and Lecce. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Lecce with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 10m.

FlixBus, Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Liscio run regular bus services between Potenza and Lecce. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Potenza and Lecce. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Potenza to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Lecce

Transport options from Potenza to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€16($16)
5 times a day255km (158 miles)
Bus via Salandra Scalo3h 35m
€29($29)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€22($22)
twice daily258km (160 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€47($47)
on demand255km (158 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