- 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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
11
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 11 buses that leave Porto Cesareo for Lecce on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 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 Wed, Aug 05 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.
Autobus FS Sud Est 35113 · Autobus FS Sud Est 83032
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83028
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83026
Autobus FS Sud Est 33074 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35239
Autobus FS Sud Est 83027 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
Autobus FS Sud Est 83027 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83028
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83026
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024
PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83022Omio 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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto Cesareo to Lecce costing on average $6.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $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 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 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 11:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Cesareo to Lecce buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 764B1 · Autobus FS Sud Est 83017 | 9:25 AM Porto Cesareo | 1h35 | 11:00 AM Lecce station | 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 | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 83030 · Autobus FS Sud Est 709B | 12:10 PM Porto Cesareo | 2h51 | 3:01 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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 83027 · 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 83032 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35113 | 3:40 PM Porto Cesareo | 2h35 | 6:15 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 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 35239 | 6:15 PM Porto Cesareo | 1h55 | 8:10 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 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 |
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.
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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