- Must visit
Museo Castromediano
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Matino to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matino to Lecce will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 9 buses that leave Matino for Lecce on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036
Autobus FS Sud Est 776B · Autobus FS Sud Est 776B1
Autobus FS Sud Est 778B · Autobus FS Sud Est 778B1
Autobus FS Sud Est 762B · Autobus FS Sud Est 762B1
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036
Autobus FS Sud Est 762B · Autobus FS Sud Est 762B1
Autobus FS Sud Est 768B · Autobus FS Sud Est 768B1
Autobus FS Sud Est 778B · Autobus FS Sud Est 778B1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Matino to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Matino to Lecce:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matino to Lecce costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 43m 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 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:59PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:53PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:11PM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Matino to Lecce buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002 | 6:15 AM Matino | 1h40 | 7:55 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 762B · Autobus FS Sud Est 762B1 | 7:21 AM Matino | 1h57 | 9:18 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036 | 8:00 AM Matino | 1h45 | 9:45 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 770B · Autobus FS Sud Est 770B1 | 10:18 AM Matino | 2h10 | 12:28 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 768B · Autobus FS Sud Est 768B1 | 1:35 PM Matino | 1h57 | 3:32 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 772B · Autobus FS Sud Est 772B1 | 3:59 PM Matino | 2h07 | 6:06 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 774B · Autobus FS Sud Est 774B1 | 5:14 PM Matino | 2h05 | 7:19 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 776B · Autobus FS Sud Est 776B1 | 6:53 PM Matino | 2h08 | 9:01 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 778B · Autobus FS Sud Est 778B1 | 8:11 PM Matino | 2h05 | 10:16 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Matino to Lecce run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:18, the last at 20:11. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 5:18 AM |
Last bus 8:11 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.
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Museum of the Roman theatre area displaying excavated sculptures, inscriptions, and models. A useful companion to Lecce's visible ancient remains.
Contemporary art museum in a former monastery with rotating exhibitions and cultural events. A strong stop for modern creativity in historic Lecce.
Lecce's main square with the Roman amphitheatre, civic landmarks, and constant street life. The best starting point for understanding the city center.
Enclosed cathedral square of rare theatrical beauty, framed by the duomo, bell tower, and seminary. One of southern Italy's finest urban spaces.
The maze-like historic center of Lecce, rich in Baroque churches, carved balconies, and artisan workshops. Best explored slowly on foot.
Rustic shortcrust pastry filled with tomato, mozzarella and béchamel. A beloved Lecce street snack, especially from local bakeries and bars.
Fresh pasta shaped like twisted ribbons, often served with rich tomato sauce and ricotta forte or caciotta. A classic Salento homemade dish.
Fried potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella and sometimes tomato. Popular in Lecce rotisserie shops as a comforting local snack.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Salento cuisine in a historic setting near the old city.
Historic, casual spot famous for rustic Salento cooking, generous portions and a lively local dining room.
Long-established Lecce institution serving traditional Salento dishes and seafood in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, local transit is low-cost, and lodging is often cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Florence, though summer rates rise in the historic center.
Tipping is modest. A service charge may appear. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for great service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
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