- Must visit
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
The region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
52 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galatone to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galatone to Lecce will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 16 buses that leave Galatone for Lecce on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 71004
Autobus FS Sud Est 71024
Autobus FS Sud Est 71016
Autobus FS Sud Est 82007 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83022
Autobus FS Sud Est 71026
Autobus FS Sud Est 71010
Autobus FS Sud Est 71024
Autobus FS Sud Est 71004
Autobus FS Sud Est 82007 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83022
Autobus FS Sud Est 71016Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galatone to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Galatone to Lecce:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Galatone to Lecce costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 13m.
Tickets start at around $3 (€3) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 52m versus 28m 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 BlaBlaCar, S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:34PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Galatone to Lecce buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 82007 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83022 | 1:00 PM Galatone | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71011 · Autobus FS Sud Est 876B | 1:50 PM Galatone | 1h50 | 3:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 878B · Autobus FS Sud Est 71011 | 1:50 PM Galatone | 3h00 | 4:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71024 | 2:50 PM Galatone | 0h50 | 3:40 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71023 · Autobus FS Sud Est 878B | 2:55 PM Galatone | 1h55 | 4:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 880B · Autobus FS Sud Est 71023 | 2:55 PM Galatone | 2h55 | 5:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71026 | 3:50 PM Galatone | 1h00 | 4:50 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 774B · Autobus FS Sud Est 774B1 | 5:55 PM Galatone Citta' | 1h24 | 7:19 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71025 · Autobus FS Sud Est 886B | 6:15 PM Galatone | 2h25 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71027 · Autobus FS Sud Est 888B | 7:55 PM Galatone | 2h05 | 10:00 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 761B · Autobus FS Sud Est 73036 | 6:35 AM Galatone Citta' | 3h10 | 9:45 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71004 | 6:40 AM Galatone | 0h55 | 7:35 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71010 | 7:10 AM Galatone | 0h40 | 7:50 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 71016 | 8:15 AM Galatone | 1h00 | 9:15 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 764B · Autobus FS Sud Est 870B | 9:30 AM Galatone Citta' | 1h10 | 10:40 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 766B · Autobus FS Sud Est 874B | 12:26 PM Galatone Citta' | 1h24 | 1:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 769B · Autobus FS Sud Est 73028 | 12:44 PM Galatone Citta' | 3h01 | 3:45 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Galatone to Lecce run on average 16 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 20:52. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 8:52 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.
The region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
A privately run archaeological house-museum where Roman, medieval, and later layers were uncovered during renovations; a memorable small-scale look into Lecce's hidden past.
Lecce's main contemporary art and civic museum space, hosting rotating exhibitions in a central historic setting near the old town's major sights.
The city's main square and social hub, lined with historic buildings and Roman remains; ideal for orientation, people-watching, and evening atmosphere.
The Baroque old town is Lecce's essential walking area, packed with carved stone facades, small lanes, artisan shops, and photogenic corners.
One of Italy's most atmospheric cathedral squares, especially striking in the evening when the pale stone and facades are softly illuminated.
A classic Lecce street snack made with puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic bakery specialties.
Lecce’s signature pastry, traditionally filled with custard in a shortcrust shell and often eaten warm for breakfast. It is deeply tied to local pastry culture.
A traditional Salento pasta dish with chickpeas and a mix of boiled and fried pasta pieces, giving it a distinctive texture. It is one of the best-known local first courses.
A famous casual spot in Lecce, especially known for puccia and other quick Salento specialties. It is lively, informal, and popular with both locals and visitors.
A respected wine bar and kitchen offering regional wines, cheeses, and refined Puglian plates in an elegant but relaxed setting in central Lecce.
A long-running traditional trattoria known for homemade Salento dishes, generous portions, and a warm local atmosphere near the historic center.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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