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Compare bus and train for Matera to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Matera to Lecce
Compare the available ways to get from Matera to Lecce, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Lecce:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Matera to Lecce costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 4h 10m versus 2h 5m 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 Matera to Lecce
How to get from Matera to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Matera to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 5h00 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 11:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 5h00 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 11:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
· 5:15 PM 3h40 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 8:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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Regionale Veloce 43774:00 AM 3h43 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 7:43 AM Lecce station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 43814:00 AM 4h13 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 8:13 AM Lecce station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale 43854:00 AM 5h15 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 9:15 AM Lecce station $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
· 8:35 AM 3h40 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo 12:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Lecce:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Matera to Lecce costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Matera and Lecce as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Matera Villa Longo and arrive in Lecce station.
- Buses mostly depart from Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Miccolis, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Lecce by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Lecce by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Infobus.
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