How to travel from Lecce to Palermo

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lecce to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $128.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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Driving

$110

Average price

$82

Average price

Cheapest

$168

Average price

$104

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 24m

Average total duration

11h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

18h 19m

Average total duration

17h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

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1h 37m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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Intercity

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lecce to Palermo is a train with an average price of $82 (€67).

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

A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lecce to Palermo costing on average $110 (€90).

A train is $85 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Palermo costing on average $168 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Lecce to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 54m.

Train takes on average 17h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lecce and Palermo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lecce to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Lecce to Palermo

How to get from Lecce to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Lecce to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • IntercityIntercity 566 · Intercity 727
    11:35 AM11h26
    Lecce station
    11:01 PMPalermo Centrale
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • IntercityIntercity 566 · Intercity 727
    11:35 AM11h26
    Lecce station
    11:01 PMPalermo Centrale
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1622 · AZ1795
    3:15 PM3h05
    Brindisi Airport
    6:20 PMPalermo Airport
    $2401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 4376+IntercityIntercity 558 · Intercity 723
    5:01 AM14h09
    Lecce station
    7:10 PMPalermo Centrale
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8828+TrenitaliaBUS L704C+RegionaleRegionale 4893+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    12:57 PM20h16
    Lecce station
    9:13 AMPalermo Centrale
    $1751One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM12h10
    Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    7:25 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1634 · AZ1789
    7:10 PM3h20
    Brindisi Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1634 · AZ1783
    7:10 PM3h55
    Brindisi Airport
    11:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1628 · AZ1769
    4:55 PM4h10
    Brindisi Airport
    9:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lecce to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lecce to Palermo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lecce and Palermo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lecce to Palermo is a train with an average price of $82 (€67).

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

A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lecce to Palermo costing on average $110 (€90).

A train is $85 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Palermo costing on average $168 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Lecce to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 54m.

Train takes on average 17h 49m.

The distance from Lecce to Palermo is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Lecce to Palermo is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lecce to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brindisi Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lecce station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lecce to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sais Autolinee to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lecce to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Lecce to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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