- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 42 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
685 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Florence will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 25 buses that leave Lecce for Florence on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 685 km distance in an average of 12 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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.
1110 · 2422
1120
1108 · 3802
1110 · 2418
1104 · 3898
107 · 130
FlixBus · FlixBus
206
1120
1110 · 2422Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 425 miles (685 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $111 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Florence:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Florence costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Florence costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $237 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $200 (€162). The journey takes 11h 30m versus 8h 25m 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, 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 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Florence buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1120 | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h55 | 5:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h00 | 6:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
206 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h45 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h30 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h20 | 7:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h59 | 11:59 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h35 | 11:35 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 3898 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h30 | 1:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 3506 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h00 | 2:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h05 | 2:10 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h30 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
328 · 107 · 130 | 1:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 19h25 | 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
1110 · 2418 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h50 | 3:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2422 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h55 | 3:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2702 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h09 | 3:14 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h30 | 5:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h05 | 4:50 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h35 | 7:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1106 · 2126 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h10 | 11:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1106 · 3492 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h35 | 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
107 · 130 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h20 | 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1108 · 2126 | 10:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h35 | 11:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
1108 · 3802 | 10:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h00 | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h35 | 11:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lecce to Florence run on average 25 times per day, taking around 11h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 425 miles (685 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 425 miles (685 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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Scandicci Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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