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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, while a flight costs an average of €220.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €220 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Catania to Lecce
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Lecce, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Lecce:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Lecce costing on average €107.
A bus is €153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Lecce costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
Train takes on average 14h 43m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€46. The journey takes 11h 30m versus 7h 3m 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.
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.
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 · FlixBus11:55 PM 18h10 Catania, Via D'Amico 6:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM 18h10 Catania, Via D'Amico 6:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) €68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1712 · AZ16257:15 PM 3h45 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 12992+
InterCityNotte 95074+
FRECCIAROSSA 83037:47 PM 18h33 Catania Centrale 2:20 PM Lecce station €85 1 One-way 2 transfers
InterCityNotte 1960+
Intercity 701 · Intercity 56410:58 PM 17h23 Catania Centrale 4:21 PM Lecce station €85 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM 18h20 Catania, Via D'Amico 2:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM 22h25 Catania, Via D'Amico 7:50 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) €76 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1710 · AZ161910:15 AM 4h20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 2:35 PM Brindisi Airport €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1754 · AZ16254:30 PM 6h30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1747 · AZ16419:40 AM 6h30 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 4:10 PM Brindisi Airport €176 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Lecce:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Lecce costing on average €107.
A bus is €153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Lecce costing on average €220.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
Train takes on average 14h 43m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- 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 Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Lecce by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lecce by bus.
- Travel with ITA, BA Euroflyer, Edelweiss Air to go to Lecce by flight.
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