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Museo Faggiano
A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 27 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
882 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Lecce will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Lecce without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 548 miles (882 km)
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $173 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lecce:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $173 (€141).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Lecce buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:25 PM Genoa | 16h25 | 5:50 AM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Genoa | 19h10 | 10:50 AM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Genoa | 18h50 | 1:00 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Genoa | 19h40 | 4:15 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Genoa | 17h10 | 3:05 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 17h00 | 5:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 17h00 | 6:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 16h30 | 7:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 17h45 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 19h15 | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 19h30 | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Genoa to Lecce run on average 14 times per day, taking around 15h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 548 miles (882 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 548 miles (882 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
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