How to travel from Ventimiglia to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Lecce is around 1,032km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

11 routes found

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

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

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Train to Nice Ville, plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Roma Tiburtina and then to Lecce.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Lecce.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,254km (779 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia 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 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Lecce is around 1,032km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (591 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ventimiglia and Lecce by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia and Lecce. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina and Termini. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Ventimiglia and Lecce. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 45m, 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 Ventimiglia and Lecce. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee, Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Lecce. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Lecce. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 4h 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 Ventimiglia and Lecce. The distance is around 1,254km (779 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Lecce is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Lecce

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, plane + 5 similar
4h 25m
€150($150)
every 2 hours1,040km (646 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly6h 25m
€95($95)
once daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train to Pavia, Fly6h 25m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,203km (748 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7hrs
€71($71)
every 4 hours1,299km (807 miles)
Train to Savona, plane7h 10m
€105($105)
every 3 hours1,285km (799 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
€105($105)
twice daily1,261km (783 miles)
Train via Voghera14h 50m
€110($110)
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 20m
€70($70)
twice daily1,418km (881 miles)
Bus via Savona18h 40m
€105($105)
twice a week1,412km (877 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
€225($225)
on demand1,254km (779 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