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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$49
Fastest journey on Sep 19
10 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
10 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 19
25
Distance
725 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Bologna will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 25 buses from Lecce to Bologna, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 725 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 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.
1104 · 2494
1106 · 3492
1104 · 2772
1104 · 3596
1110 · 2422
042
206 · 202
FlixBus
107 · 130
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $210 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m 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 Lecce to Bologna:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $96.
A bus is $150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $231 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $172. The journey takes 12h 59m versus 8h 11m 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, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Bologna 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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1106 · 3492 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h00 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1106 · 2126 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 17h35 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
107 · 130 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h00 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h05 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1108 · 2126 | 10:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h00 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1120 | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h10 | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
206 · 202 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h45 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h50 | 5:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h10 | 9:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h35 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h25 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h15 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 3898 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h55 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 3596 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h00 | 3:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 2494 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h55 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 2772 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h10 | 2:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h50 | 3:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2422 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h20 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2702 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h30 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2418 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h15 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2214 | 4:20 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h10 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
042 | 5:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h40 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h25 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h00 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lecce to Bologna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 12h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 450 miles (725 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 450 miles (725 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lecce to Bologna buses use the Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lecce and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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