- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h 54 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
760 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Padua will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
It's difficult to get from Lecce to Padua without transferring at least once.
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1110 · 2702
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042 · 068
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 472 miles (760 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €77 Average price | €214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Padua:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Padua costing on average €72.
A bus is €29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Padua costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 0m.
Bus takes on average 14h 17m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Padua buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h15 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
042 · 068 | 5:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h00 | 6:10 AM Padova, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h55 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h50 | 8:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h30 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 17h25 | 4:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
206 · 202+ 2726 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h45 | 8:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h15 | 8:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h50 | 12:05 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2702 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h05 | 6:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lecce to Padua run on average 10 times per day, taking around 14h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 472 miles (760 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 472 miles (760 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) -> Padova Stazione
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Padua 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 Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lecce to Padua buses use the Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) to Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) station pair, with some services arriving at Padova, Autostazione. Use this guide to compare Lecce and Padua 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.
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