The distance between San Gimignano and Lecce is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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 Lecce → San Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS).
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Take the bus to Policoro Central Bus Station and then to Lecce Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Lecce by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between San Gimignano and Lecce is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from San Gimignano and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Lecce is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Lecce. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi Salceto Dir Firenze and Policoro Central Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Inter Saj and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Lecce. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 San Gimignano and Lecce. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 4h 45m | €85($85) | every 3 hours | 852km (529 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 5h 10m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 921km (572 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 5h 25m | €85($85) | every 3 hours | 904km (561 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €81($81) | every 3 hours | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €88($88) | twice a week | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station | 12hrs | €58($58) | every 4 hours | 854km (530 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €135($135) | on demand | 890km (553 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.