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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 548 miles (882 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Lecce
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Lecce, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lecce:
A train is $57 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $104 (€87).
A train is $150 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $198 (€165).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 24m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€87) compared to roughly $119 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 15h 23m versus 10h 52m 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 Genoa to Lecce
How to get from Genoa to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM 21h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 2:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM 21h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 2:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1384 · AZ161911:20 AM 3h15 Genoa Airport 2:35 PM Brindisi Airport $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 680+
BUS L757B+
InterCityNotte 7576:18 PM 15h52 Genoa Piazza Principe 10:10 AM Lecce station $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
Intercity 635+
InterCityNotte 350515:19 PM 16h43 Genoa Piazza Principe 10:02 AM Lecce station $115 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3019+
Intercity 6077:50 AM 12h50 Genoa Piazza Principe 8:40 PM Lecce station $123 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM 22h55 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 5:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM 16h35 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 1:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM 17h00 Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria 5:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ16257:15 PM 3h45 Genoa Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1384 · AZ1619+
05 - 56R11:20 AM 6h20 Genoa Airport 5:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $140 1 One-way 2 transfers
AZ1384 · AZ1619+
05 - 57R11:20 AM 8h20 Genoa Airport 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $140 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lecce:
A train is $57 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $104 (€87).
A train is $150 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lecce costing on average $198 (€165).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 24m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Lecce as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lecce station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air to go to Lecce by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lecce by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Lecce by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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