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Compare train and bus for Lecce to Bari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lecce to Bari
Compare the available ways to get from Lecce to Bari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bari:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bari costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lecce to Bari
How to get from Lecce to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lecce to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
110810:15 PM 2h45 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 1:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
110810:15 PM 2h45 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 1:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 83265:07 PM 1h19 Lecce station 6:26 PM Bari Centrale €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 44428:17 PM 1h41 Lecce station 9:58 PM Bari Centrale €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 44182:47 PM 1h41 Lecce station 4:28 PM Bari Centrale €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 44141:47 PM 1h41 Lecce station 3:28 PM Bari Centrale €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
11067:40 PM 4h21 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 12:01 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
110411:30 AM 2h10 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 1:40 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
3281:10 PM 2h40 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 3:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bari:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bari costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lecce and Bari as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Bari by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bari by bus.
- 37 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento.
- 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
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