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Museo Faggiano
A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
17 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 20 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport for Lecce on Wed, Jun 03, 3 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 906 km distance in an average of 19 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 20 h 20 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $117 Average price | $299 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce costing on average $105 (€84).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 34m.
Bus takes on average 14h 56m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $299 (€241) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $236 (€191). The journey takes 14h 56m versus 9h 45m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce 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 |
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![]() | 5:30 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 17h20 | 10:50 AM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 20h20 | 3:05 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lecce run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (906 km) distance in 16h 15m.
Distance 562 miles (906 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 8:20 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
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An elegant historic street lined with palaces and Baroque details, often favored by photographers and visitors looking for quieter old-town atmosphere away from the busiest squares.
A classic Lecce street snack made of puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic savory bites.
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Generally moderate by Italian standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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