How to travel from Lecce to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Lecce and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lecce to Florence is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Florence:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Florence costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Florence costing on average $83 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Lecce to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 11h 58m.

The distance from Lecce to Florence is approximately 425 miles (685 km).

The average frequency per day from Lecce to Florence is:

• Around 26 buses per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lecce and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lecce to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lecce to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Florence by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lecce to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
• 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Lecce to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.