How to travel from Siena to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Siena and Lecce is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Siena 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Roma Termini and then to Lecce.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Lecce.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance856km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Siena to Lecce by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Siena and Lecce is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (407 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Siena and Lecce by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siena to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siena and Lecce. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siena to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Siena and Lecce. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Siena and Lecce. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Siena to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Siena and Lecce. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS). 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Siena and Lecce. The distance is around 856km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Lecce is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Lecce

Transport options from Siena to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 40m
€80($80)
every 3 hours862km (535 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane4h 15m
€110($110)
every 3 hours928km (577 miles)
Train to Empoli, plane4h 45m
€84($84)
every 3 hours865km (538 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
€520($520)
5 times a week1,645km (1,022 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 10m
€115($115)
every 3 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 30m
€84($84)
every 3 hours917km (570 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€95($95)
4 times a day981km (609 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.9h 35m
€89($89)
once daily981km (609 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€52($52)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Bus via Fasano Via degli Astronauti12h 25m
€75($75)
3 times a week910km (565 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€130($130)
on demand856km (532 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