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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 €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 €51, while a flight costs an average of €191.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €191 Average price | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lecce to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Lecce to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bologna:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bologna costing on average €80.
A bus is €141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Bologna costing on average €191.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €139. The journey takes 12h 57m 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.
206 · 2005:05 AM 10h45 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 206 · 200
5:05 AM 10h45 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 433911:10 PM 1h25 Brindisi Airport 12:35 AM Bologna Airport €98 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 7586:31 PM 10h21 Lecce station 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 4440+InterCityNotte 7587:05 PM 9h47 Lecce station 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 6086:23 AM 8h37 Lecce station 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 2214
4:20 PM 12h10 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1120
5:00 AM 13h10 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1104 · 2494
11:30 AM 15h55 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AZ1620 · AZ1311
6:20 AM 4h00 Brindisi Airport 10:20 AM Bologna Airport €223 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Bologna:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Bologna costing on average €80.
A bus is €141 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Bologna costing on average €191.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Luxair to go to Bologna by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, OneBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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