- 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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto Cesareo to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Cesareo to Lecce will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 10 buses that leave Porto Cesareo for Lecce on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 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.
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83018
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83026
Autobus FS Sud Est 83025 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
Autobus FS Sud Est 33074 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35221
Autobus FS Sud Est 83025 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83018
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83026
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83028Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto Cesareo to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto Cesareo to Lecce:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto Cesareo to Lecce costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 43m versus 36m 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, S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto.
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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
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 Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Cesareo to Lecce buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83018 | 9:05 AM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 10:00 AM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 83017 · Autobus FS Sud Est 71052 | 9:25 AM Porto Cesareo | 2h10 | 11:35 AM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83020 | 10:50 AM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 11:45 AM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83022 | 1:00 PM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024 | 3:20 PM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 4:15 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 83025 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024 | 3:30 PM Porto Cesareo | 0h45 | 4:15 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 731B · Autobus FS Sud Est 83032 | 3:40 PM Porto Cesareo | 3h38 | 7:18 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83026 | 5:15 PM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 6:10 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 33074 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35221 | 6:10 PM Porto Cesareo | 2h40 | 8:50 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 transfer | |
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83028 | 7:15 PM Porto Cesareo | 0h55 | 8:10 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto Cesareo to Lecce run on average 10 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:18, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 5:18 AM |
Last bus 7:15 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.
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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