How to travel from Florence to Lecce

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Lecce

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 425 miles (685 km)

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Flight

$93

Average price

$42

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Cheapest

$130

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9h 31m

Average total duration

9h 1m

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30m

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12h 30m

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12h 0m

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30m

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4h 41m

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1h 41m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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2.1 - 4.1kg

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Frecciarossa

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Marino Autolinee

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ITA

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from Florence to Lecce

How to get from Florence to Lecce by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus1121
    8:25 AM12h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1121
    8:25 AM12h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 4338
    9:50 AM1h25
    Bologna Airport
    11:15 AMBrindisi Airport
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 17852+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 755
    10:22 PM11h08
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:30 AMLecce station
    $921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9511
    8:14 AM7h37
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:51 PMLecce station
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 94455+IntercityIntercity 609
    11:40 AM11h09
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:49 PMLecce station
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 AM14h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:40 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Marino Autolinee207
    10:05 AM12h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:40 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 PM13h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:45 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 3774
    6:20 AM1h25
    Bologna Airport
    7:45 AMBrindisi Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 6019
    8:25 PM1h30
    Pisa International Airport
    9:55 PMBrindisi Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 4351
    8:05 PM1h25
    Bologna Airport
    9:30 PMBrindisi Airport
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Lecce

Travel to Lecce easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Lecce.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lecce:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lecce costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lecce costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 12m.

The distance from Florence to Lecce is approximately 425 miles (685 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Lecce is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Lecce as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Lecce:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Lecce station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Lecce, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo to go to Lecce by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Gallipoli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lecce and these popular destinations at a great price.

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