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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lecce to Catania
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $260.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $260 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 12m Average total duration 15h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lecce to Catania
Compare the available ways to get from Lecce to Catania, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Catania:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Catania costing on average $142.
A bus is $178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Catania costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
Train takes on average 16h 12m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 11h 0m versus 7h 8m 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 Catania
How to get from Lecce to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lecce to Catania is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 566 · Intercity 95057+
Regionale 2211711:35 AM10h40Lecce station10:15 PMCatania Centrale$641One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Intercity 566 · Intercity 95057+
Regionale 2211711:35 AM10h40Lecce station10:15 PMCatania Centrale$641One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AZ1620 · AZ17316:20 AM4h20Brindisi Airport10:40 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1321One-way1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 195512:42 PM19h04Lecce station7:46 AMCatania Centrale$1871One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9560+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 1295312:42 PM18h51Lecce station7:33 AMCatania Centrale$1921One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM11h40Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)7:20 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM16h10Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$931One-way1 transfer
AZ1642 · AZ17238:45 AM6h15Brindisi Airport3:00 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
AZ1620 · AZ2028 · AZ17236:20 AM8h40Brindisi Airport3:00 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$2841One-way2 transfers
AZ1642 · AZ2045 · AZ17518:45 AM6h55Brindisi Airport3:40 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$3631One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Catania:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Catania costing on average $142.
A bus is $178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Catania costing on average $260.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
Train takes on average 16h 12m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lecce and Catania 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 Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Catania by train.
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