How to travel from Udine to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Udine and Lecce is around 878km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Udine to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Treviso Centrale then fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Lecce.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Lecce.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,082km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Udine to Lecce by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 14h 40m. 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 €105 ($105).

The distance between Udine and Lecce is around 878km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Udine and Lecce by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Udine and Lecce. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udine to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Trenitalia, Railjet and ItaloTreno run train services between Udine and Lecce. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 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 Udine and Lecce. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Udine and Lecce. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Treviso Centrale then fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) 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 Udine and Lecce. The distance is around 1,082km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Lecce

Transport options from Udine to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€105($105)
every 3 hours878km (545 miles)
Train
10h 30m
€95($95)
twice daily1,072km (666 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€70($70)
twice daily1,126km (700 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€165($165)
on demand1,082km (672 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