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Pinacoteca Metropolitana di Bari "Corrado Giaquinto"
The city’s main art museum, known for Apulian paintings, Venetian works, and a strong collection spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Bari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Bari will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lecce for Bari on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
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328Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Lecce to Bari:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bari costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $3 (€2) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€23). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 41m 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 Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Miccolis, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus, Elios Autoservizi.
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 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Bari buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h05 | 9:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
1108 | 10:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 1:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
1120 | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h15 | 7:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
206 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h10 | 7:15 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 | 8:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1104 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h10 | 1:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
328 | 1:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 3:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1110 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 2h20 | 4:25 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 4h50 | 8:35 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lecce to Bari run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:26, the last at 22:51. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 3:26 AM |
Last bus 10:51 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Bari — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bari trip today.
The city’s main art museum, known for Apulian paintings, Venetian works, and a strong collection spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
An archaeological museum in a historic monastic complex, presenting finds that trace Bari and Apulia from prehistory to the medieval era.
A former sea-front theater now used for modern and contemporary cultural exhibitions, notable for its unusual structure over the water.
The old town is the city’s essential walking area, with stone alleys, courtyards, street life, and many of Bari’s key historic sights.
Bari’s famous seafront promenade, ideal for long walks, sea views, and photos of the coastline and monumental waterfront architecture.
A famous lane in Bari Vecchia where local women are known for making fresh pasta by hand, now highly popular with visitors and on social media.
Bari's signature pasta dish of ear-shaped orecchiette with turnip tops, garlic, olive oil, and often anchovy or chili. It is one of the most iconic flavors of Apulia.
A beloved Bari baked dish layering rice, potatoes, and mussels with tomato, onion, and olive oil. It is a classic Sunday and festive recipe from the local coast.
Traditional Bari focaccia made with soft dough enriched with potato, topped with tomato, olives, and olive oil. It is a famous local street food found across the old city.
Respected restaurant focused on traditional Bari and Apulian cuisine, including orecchiette and seasonal local ingredients, in a warm, rustic setting.
More refined dining option in Bari offering polished Apulian cooking with seafood and regional specialties in an elegant atmosphere.
Popular seafood restaurant in central Bari known for raw and cooked local catches, generous portions, and a lively, informal atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: casual food is affordable, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Bari 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 Bari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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