How to travel from Vibo Valentia to Lecce, Italy

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Lecce is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vibo Valentia to Lecce by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated byITA Airways+ 4 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza and then to Copertino Via Evangelista Menga.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Lecce.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vibo Valentia and Lecce

There are several options for getting from Vibo Valentia to Lecce by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Vibo Valentia and Lecce is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Vibo Valentia and Lecce by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Lecce is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Vibo Valentia and Lecce, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vibo Valentia and Lecce. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vibo Valentia and Lecce. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vibo Valentia to Lecce. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cosenza, Cosenza A3 and Copertino Via Evangelista Menga. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Ferrovie Della Calabria, Onebus, Inter Saj and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vibo Valentia and Lecce. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vibo Valentia and Lecce. Flights depart from Lamezia Terme (SUF) and arrive at Brindisi (BDS) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Vibo Valentia to Lecce. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Vibo Valentia to Lecce typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Lamezia Terme (SUF) and and arrive into Brindisi (BDS).

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 Vibo Valentia and Lecce. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Lecce is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vibo Valentia and Lecce

Transport options from Vibo Valentia to Lecce
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
€175($175)
4 times a week1,039km (646 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
€9($9)
twice a week405km (252 miles)
Bus via Cosenza6h 35m
€35($35)
3 times a week412km (256 miles)
Bus via Rende6h 35m
€36($36)
4 times a week409km (254 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€72($72)
on demand398km (247 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