- Must visit
Museo Castromediano
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$33
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$47
Fastest journey on Sep 19
10 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 19
23
Distance
725 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lecce will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 23 buses from Bologna to Lecce, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 725 km distance in an average of 11 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1121
FlixBus · FlixBus
2495 · 1109
2401 · 1101
3897 · 1103
043
131 · 108
FlixBus
203 · 207
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $294.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $294 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lecce:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lecce costing on average $97.
A bus is $224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lecce costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $162. The journey takes 12h 54m versus 9h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lecce buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2797 · 1107 | 3:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h00 | 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2401 · 1107 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h30 | 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2401 · 1101 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h10 | 9:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h05 | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h50 | 7:50 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
131 · 108 | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h00 | 9:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2213 | 11:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h15 | 11:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h05 | 10:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h25 | 11:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
043 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h40 | 10:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2771 · 1103 | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h40 | 4:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2421 · 1103 | 12:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h10 | 4:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2701 · 1103 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h05 | 4:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1103 | 2:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h40 | 4:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
3897 · 1109 | 2:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h50 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
3591 · 1109 | 2:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h30 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 1109 | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h15 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
3827 · 1109 | 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h00 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h35 | 7:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
1121 | 7:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h00 | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h05 | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
203 · 207 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h10 | 10:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2125 · 1107 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h00 | 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna to Lecce run on average 18 times per day, taking around 12h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 450 miles (725 km) distance in 10h 29m.
Distance 450 miles (725 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 29m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Lecce — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lecce trip today.
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Museum of the Roman theatre area displaying excavated sculptures, inscriptions, and models. A useful companion to Lecce's visible ancient remains.
Contemporary art museum in a former monastery with rotating exhibitions and cultural events. A strong stop for modern creativity in historic Lecce.
Lecce's main square with the Roman amphitheatre, civic landmarks, and constant street life. The best starting point for understanding the city center.
Enclosed cathedral square of rare theatrical beauty, framed by the duomo, bell tower, and seminary. One of southern Italy's finest urban spaces.
The maze-like historic center of Lecce, rich in Baroque churches, carved balconies, and artisan workshops. Best explored slowly on foot.
Rustic shortcrust pastry filled with tomato, mozzarella and béchamel. A beloved Lecce street snack, especially from local bakeries and bars.
Fresh pasta shaped like twisted ribbons, often served with rich tomato sauce and ricotta forte or caciotta. A classic Salento homemade dish.
Fried potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella and sometimes tomato. Popular in Lecce rotisserie shops as a comforting local snack.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Salento cuisine in a historic setting near the old city.
Historic, casual spot famous for rustic Salento cooking, generous portions and a lively local dining room.
Long-established Lecce institution serving traditional Salento dishes and seafood in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, local transit is low-cost, and lodging is often cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Florence, though summer rates rise in the historic center.
Tipping is modest. A service charge may appear. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for great service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
When you are traveling on the journey on a bus from Bologna to Lecce you should expect a trip time of between 10 hours and 12 hours and 30 minutes. There are three buses that travel this route every day all seven days of every week. One important thing to note is that the last bus of the day, which leaves rather late in the evening, is generally the quickest trip between these two cities.
On a daily basis, there are three departures of a Bologna to Lecce bus. The first bus every day departs Autostazione in Bologna at around 10:40 a.m. and will arrive at Piazza Carmelo Bene in Lecce at around 11:05 p.m. The last bus of the day will depart Bologna at around 11:50 p.m. and will arrive in Lecce at around 9:55 a.m. the next day.
The trip on a bus to Lecce from Bologna will take anywhere from around 10 hours to about 12 hours and 25 minutes depending on which bus you take. One of the nice things about this route is that two of the buses that make this trip are direct so you will not have to worry about changing buses on the way./p>

Bologna Main Buildings. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station: Autostazione Bologna. One of the nicest things about this station is how close it is to the center of Bologna. The trip takes only about four minutes and you can get there on the local bus routes 27, 41, and 50 with one of these buses making this trip roughly every 10 minutes throughout the day. The station itself offers public restrooms, some simple places to grab something to eat, plus a large information board telling you about all the buses arriving and departing at the station.
Arrival bus station:. Piazza Carmelo Bene. The trip from the bus station to the center of town is a rather short one at only about seven minutes. You can make this trip on buses operated by SGM LECCE that has several different bus lines that make this trip throughout the day. The station itself is a rather simple affair with restrooms plus plenty of parking for your vehicle that is close by.
The only bus company that operates buses from Bologna to Lecce is Marinobus. They operate three daily buses on this route with two of them being direct buses between the two cities. Of the three buses that they operate the one that leaves late at night near midnight is by far the quickest trip because it does not include transfers plus you are going to find much less traffic on the roadways overnight.
Marinobus offers three different departures from Bologna to Lecce on a daily basis. There is one bus that departs right in the middle of the day and then there are two that depart later at night and arrive in Lecce the next morning. One of the best things about their offerings is that two of the buses are a direct route saving you time during your journey. Even their other offering only makes one stop along the way in Cerignola and that is only about a 15 minute stop where you will transfer to another bus.
Marinobus is committed to making bus travel sustainable and economically friendly. They have their own environmental management system which lets them optimize their production processes to obtain the highest level of performance. They continually strive to implement pollution prevention policies and optimize the use of resources that have the lowest environmental impact. In addition, they continually monitor the environmental performance of every aspect of their daily operations whether that is on board buses or it is in some other part of their corporate culture.
Marinobus has committed to making sure that its passengers travel in style, comfort, and convenience. There is only one class of seating on their buses. All of their buses feature lounge chairs that make long rides very comfortable in their buses. They offer free Wi_Fi onboard the buses to connect, plus all of their tickets are digital without incurring any additional booking fees. Marinobus passengers can bring one carry_on bag onto the bus plus you can also bring two more pieces of luggage with you to store underneath the bus. You may bring your bicycle on board with you so long as you can take it apart into two pieces and place it in a bag. Take note that there is an additional charge for bringing a bicycle on board. Pets can travel on board the bus but they must ride in a pet carrier at all times and the pet carrier must sit on the floor next to the seat of the passenger. There is a fee for bringing a pet on board the bus. Marinobus makes sure that all passengers with limited mobility or disabilities can ride on the bus. If for any reason there is a safety issue that will not allow a disabled passenger to travel alone, they may bring another traveler with them free of charge.
For travelers that are looking for a way to save some money on their bus travel on buses from Bologna to Lecce there are a couple of tips that you can follow. In general, the farther in advance you book your travel the more money you will save. This is especially true because when you book in advance you're more likely to find specials and discounts offered by the bus provider. If you can be flexible with the days and times you travel you can also save money since you can search out different routes to find the cheapest option. Another good tip is to look for buses that are not direct as trips that have transfers will usually cost less than direct routes.

Lecce Aquare Group. Source: Shutterstock
While many cities in Italy have an amazing architecture for travelers to explore, this city has its own style of architecture often referred to Lecce Baroque. Some people refer to Lecce as "The Florence of the South" because of all this beautiful architecture. The city contains around 40 different churches built in this architectural style. The city is also home to a bustling restaurants and bars with many of the bars being small, charming wine bars where you can spend an hour sitting on a table on a sidewalk sipping on a glass of wine and people_watching in beautiful surroundings. The food has at its center a great deal of traditional Apulian cuisine. some of the sites you must see when visiting Lecce include:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lecce by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lecce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Lecce buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Lecce bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Ramps.
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