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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
$164
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
1 d 10 m
Average duration
1 d 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Lecce will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ulm for Lecce on Wed, Jun 03, 1 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 1104 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 d 10 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 Ulm to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, and a train costs an average of $385.
Distance: 685 miles (1104 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price Cheapest | $367 Average price | $402 Average price | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 23m Average total duration 21h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 52m Average total duration 25h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Lecce:
A bus is $214 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Lecce costing on average $367 (€296).
A bus is $249 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Lecce costing on average $402 (€325).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
Train takes on average 25h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $115 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm 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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![]() | 9:30 PM Ulm | 25h10 | 10:40 PM Lecce | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ulm to Lecce run on average 3 times per day, taking around 21h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 685 miles (1104 km) distance in 23h 40m.
Distance 685 miles (1104 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 23h 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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