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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $89.

Distance: 425 miles (685 km)

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$89

Average price

$43

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$89

Average price

9h 34m

Average total duration

9h 4m

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30m

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12h 25m

Average total duration

11h 55m

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3h 41m

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1h 41m

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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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Itabus

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Malta Air

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from Florence to Lecce

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2701 · 1103
    3:15 AM13h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2701 · 1103
    3:15 AM13h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3774
    7:10 AM1h25
    Bologna Airport
    8:35 AMBrindisi Airport
    $2201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 94461+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 35051+RegionaleRegionale 4383
    7:40 PM13h21
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:01 AMLecce station
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 94455+IntercityIntercity 609
    11:40 AM11h09
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:49 PMLecce station
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 94451+IntercityIntercity 603
    5:00 AM12h04
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    5:04 PMLecce station
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2421 · 1103
    2:10 AM14h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus1121+Marino Autolinee207
    8:25 AM14h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:40 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus1121
    8:25 AM12h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1684 · AZ1625
    7:00 PM4h00
    Florence Peretola Airport
    11:00 PMBrindisi Airport
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 8278
    6:20 AM1h30
    Pisa International Airport
    7:50 AMBrindisi Airport
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1627
    3:30 PM3h45
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:15 PMBrindisi Airport
    $1951One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $43.

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

A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lecce costing on average $89.

A bus is $46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lecce costing on average $89.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 34m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

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 14 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Lecce station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
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 Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo to go to Lecce by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lecce to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lecce, you can stroll along Via Vittorio Emanuele II, visit the Roman Amphitheatre for cultural events, and enjoy the Giardini Pubblici. Explore the Castello Carlo V and take a guided tour to appreciate the city's baroque architecture. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo, Basilica di Santa Croce, Roman Amphitheatre, Porta Napoli, and Museo Faggiano.
Three days in Lecce is ideal to explore its Baroque architecture, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions like the Adriatic coast.
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