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.
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.
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Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS).
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Take the bus to Lecce Piazzale Carmelo Bene.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Lecce.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €57($57) | every 2 hours | 1,136km (706 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 10m | €81($81) | every 20 mins | 2,105km (1,308 miles) |
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 7h 35m | €87($87) | twice daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €60($60) | every 2 hours | 655km (407 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | €55($55) | twice daily | 713km (443 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | €100($100) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Edelweiss Air
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Interbus
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Lecce offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.