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.
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 Lecce → Potenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lecce.
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Take the train to Taranto and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €16($16) | 5 times a day | 255km (158 miles) |
Bus via Salandra Scalo | 3h 35m | €29($29) | once daily | 290km (180 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | €22($22) | twice daily | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €47($47) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
Miccolis Spa
Marino Autolinee
Autolinee Liscio
The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.