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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lecce to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $101 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bologna:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $233 (€189) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $194 (€157). The journey takes 11h 29m versus 8h 11m 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 Lecce to Bologna
How to get from Lecce to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lecce to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1104 · 249411:30 AM15h55Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)3:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1104 · 249411:30 AM15h55Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)3:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 43525:55 PM1h25Brindisi Airport7:20 PMBologna Airport$2461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- InterCityNotte 7586:31 PM11h13Lecce station5:44 AMBologna Centrale$761One-way0 transfers
Regionale 4440+InterCityNotte 7587:05 PM10h39Lecce station5:44 AMBologna Centrale$821One-way1 transfer
Intercity 6086:23 AM8h37Lecce station3:00 PMBologna Centrale$871One-way0 transfers
- 1104 · 389811:30 AM14h55Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)2:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$371One-way1 transfer
- 206 · 2025:05 AM10h45Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)3:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$371One-way1 transfer
- 107 · 1308:15 PM11h00Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)7:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$461One-way1 transfer
- FR 44194:10 PM1h25Brindisi Airport5:35 PMBologna Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
- FR 37757:45 AM1h25Brindisi Airport9:10 AMBologna Airport$4501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bologna:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Bologna costing on average $101 (€82).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lecce and Bologna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
- 11 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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