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Compare bus and train for Catania to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Lecce:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Lecce costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Lecce
How to get from Catania to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM11h00Catania, Via D'Amico11:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$1151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM11h00Catania, Via D'Amico11:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1736 · AZ16217:05 AM3h25Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:30 AMBrindisi Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
Other options
AZ1722 · AZ16216:00 AM4h30Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:30 AMBrindisi Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
AZ1722 · AZ1621+
05 - 54R6:00 AM8h00Catania Fontanarossa Airport2:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$1461One-way2 transfers
AZ1722 · AZ1621+
05 - 55R6:00 AM10h00Catania Fontanarossa Airport4:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$1461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Lecce:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Lecce costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 53m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Lecce as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Lecce station.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to go to Lecce by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Lecce by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro.
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