How to travel from Matera to Lecce

There are 2 options to travel between Matera and Lecce including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Matera to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $18.

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

A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Lecce costing on average $30.

The fastest way to travel from Matera to Lecce is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Matera to Lecce is approximately 85 miles (137 km).

The average frequency per day from Matera to Lecce is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 6 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.

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

• 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).

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

• Travel with Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lecce by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Ferrovie Appulo Lucane to go to Lecce by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Matera to Lecce:

• 3 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Matera to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Gallipoli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lecce and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Lecce, you can stroll along Via Vittorio Emanuele II, visit the Roman Amphitheatre for cultural events, and enjoy the Giardini Pubblici. Explore the Castello Carlo V and take a guided tour to appreciate the city's baroque architecture. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo, Basilica di Santa Croce, Roman Amphitheatre, Porta Napoli, and Museo Faggiano.

Three days in Lecce is ideal to explore its Baroque architecture, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions like the Adriatic coast.