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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
$98
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Lecce will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stuttgart for Lecce on Wed, Jun 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 1175 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 45 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a train costs an average of $590.
Distance: 730 miles (1175 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price | $590 Average price | $307 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 50m Average total duration 23h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 43m Average total duration 20h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Lecce:
A bus is $218 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Lecce costing on average $350 (€285).
A bus is $458 (€373) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Lecce costing on average $590 (€480).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 13m.
Bus takes on average 23h 20m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€107) compared to roughly $307 (€250) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $175 (€142). The journey takes 23h 20m versus 16h 11m 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 Infobus.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 29h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 26h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 34h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 34h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:16PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 31h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:14PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 30h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $122 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Lecce buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:10 AM Stuttgart | 30h35 | 8:45 AM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Stuttgart | 29h46 | 1:00 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:16 PM Stuttgart | 31h24 | 8:40 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Stuttgart | 26h25 | 10:40 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stuttgart to Lecce run on average 9 times per day, taking around 23h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 730 miles (1175 km) distance in 23h 40m.
Distance 730 miles (1175 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 23h 40m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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