How to travel from San Gimignano to Lecco, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Lecco is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Lecco by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Lecco.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €565($570)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Lecco.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Autostazione Busitalia Firenze then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lecco.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Lecco

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Lecco by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between San Gimignano and Lecco is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from San Gimignano and Lecco by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Lecco is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Lecco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Lecco. We recommend that you take the bus to Autostazione Busitalia Firenze then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Lecco. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Lecco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi and Milan. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

FlixBus and Autostradale run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Lecco. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Lecco. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lecco is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Lecco. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 San Gimignano and Lecco. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Lecco is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Lecco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
€565($570)
every 2 hours1,022km (635 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€415($420)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Bus
7h 5m
€35($35)
5 times a week435km (270 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€36($36)
hourly408km (254 miles)
Bus to Autostazione Busitalia Firenze, train3h 50m
€36($36)
every 4 hours409km (254 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€60($60)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Lecco

The following major airports near Lecco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Lecco
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Lecco
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Lecco