How to travel from Rimini to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Lecce is around 683km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rimini to Lecce by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LecceRimini if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Lecce by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Rimini and Lecce is around 683km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (385 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Rimini and Lecce by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Lecce. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rimini and Lecce with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rimini and Lecce. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Rimini and Lecce. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rimini and Lecce. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Rimini and Lecce. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Lecce is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Lecce

Transport options from Rimini to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 5m
€100($100)
every 3 hours854km (531 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane4hrs
€105($105)
every 3 hours861km (535 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane4h 45m
€110($110)
every 3 hours1,021km (635 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 35m
€90($90)
every 3 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€65($65)
every 4 hours683km (425 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€45($45)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€105($105)
on demand707km (439 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