- Must visit
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
The region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parabita to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parabita 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 10 buses that leave Parabita for Lecce on Thu, Jun 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002
Autobus FS Sud Est 75043 · OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036
Autobus FS Sud Est 75041 · Autobus FS Sud Est 78032
Autobus FS Sud Est 764B · Autobus FS Sud Est 870B
Autobus FS Sud Est 75043 · OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036
Autobus FS Sud Est 764B · Autobus FS Sud Est 870B
Autobus FS Sud Est 766B · Autobus FS Sud Est 874BOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parabita 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 47m. 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: 21 miles (34 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m 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 Parabita to Lecce:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parabita to Lecce costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 47m versus 40m 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, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l..
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 Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Parabita to Lecce buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FS Sud Est 73002 | 6:20 AM Parabita | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 73036 | 8:05 AM Parabita | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 764B · Autobus FS Sud Est 870B | 8:59 AM Parabita | 1h41 | 10:40 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 75038 · Autobus FS Sud Est 872B | 9:45 AM Parabita | 2h55 | 12:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 766B · Autobus FS Sud Est 874B | 11:55 AM Parabita | 1h55 | 1:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 75041 · Autobus FS Sud Est 78032 | 12:05 PM Parabita | 2h35 | 2:40 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 75040 · Autobus FS Sud Est 884B | 5:20 PM Parabita | 2h30 | 7:50 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 774B · Autobus FS Sud Est 774B1 | 5:24 PM Parabita | 1h55 | 7:19 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 773B · Autobus FS Sud Est 826B · Autobus FS Sud Est 886B | 5:33 PM Parabita | 3h07 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 75043 · OTRANTO LINK FS Sud Est 79058 | 6:25 PM Parabita | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Parabita to Lecce run on average 12 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:18, the last at 20:21. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 5:18 AM |
Last bus 8:21 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Lecce — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lecce trip today.
The region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
A privately run archaeological house-museum where Roman, medieval, and later layers were uncovered during renovations; a memorable small-scale look into Lecce's hidden past.
Lecce's main contemporary art and civic museum space, hosting rotating exhibitions in a central historic setting near the old town's major sights.
The city's main square and social hub, lined with historic buildings and Roman remains; ideal for orientation, people-watching, and evening atmosphere.
The Baroque old town is Lecce's essential walking area, packed with carved stone facades, small lanes, artisan shops, and photogenic corners.
One of Italy's most atmospheric cathedral squares, especially striking in the evening when the pale stone and facades are softly illuminated.
A classic Lecce street snack made with puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic bakery specialties.
Lecce’s signature pastry, traditionally filled with custard in a shortcrust shell and often eaten warm for breakfast. It is deeply tied to local pastry culture.
A traditional Salento pasta dish with chickpeas and a mix of boiled and fried pasta pieces, giving it a distinctive texture. It is one of the best-known local first courses.
A famous casual spot in Lecce, especially known for puccia and other quick Salento specialties. It is lively, informal, and popular with both locals and visitors.
A respected wine bar and kitchen offering regional wines, cheeses, and refined Puglian plates in an elegant but relaxed setting in central Lecce.
A long-running traditional trattoria known for homemade Salento dishes, generous portions, and a warm local atmosphere near the historic center.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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