How to travel from Syracuse to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Lecce is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lecce.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Lecce by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Syracuse and Lecce is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Syracuse and Lecce by bus.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Lecce is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Lecce is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Syracuse and Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Lecce. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Lecce. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Lecce with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Syracuse and Lecce. Buses run twice 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 Syracuse to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Lecce. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Syracuse to Lecce

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Lecce

Transport options from Syracuse to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
€57($57)
every 2 hours1,136km (706 miles)
Train and Plane7h 10m
€81($81)
every 20 mins2,105km (1,308 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly7h 35m
€87($87)
twice daily901km (560 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
€60($60)
every 2 hours655km (407 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€55($55)
twice daily713km (443 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 25m
€100($100)
hourly641km (398 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