How to travel from Milan to Lecce

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Lecce

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $272.

Distance: 574 miles (925 km)

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Driving

$120

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$71

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$272

Average price

$297

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 32m

Average total duration

10h 2m

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16h 16m

Average total duration

15h 46m

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5h 11m

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3h 11m

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10h 29m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

2.8 - 5.5kg

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ITA

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $71 (€60).

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

A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lecce costing on average $120 (€101).

A bus is $200 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lecce costing on average $272 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 32m.

Bus takes on average 16h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Lecce among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 27m faster (10h 2m by train vs 10h 29m by car) and roughly $177 (€149) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($120 (€101) vs $297 (€249)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Milan to Lecce

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Marino Autolinee043
    9:05 PM13h15
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    10:20 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee043
    9:05 PM13h15
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    10:20 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1629
    6:00 AM1h40
    Milan Linate Airport
    7:40 AMBrindisi Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 603
    5:25 AM11h26
    Milan Centrale
    4:51 PMLecce station
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 607
    9:10 AM11h30
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    8:40 PMLecce station
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 609
    11:15 AM11h34
    Milan Centrale
    10:49 PMLecce station
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee043
    8:25 PM13h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:20 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM14h40
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    10:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM15h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 979
    7:00 AM1h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:45 AMBrindisi Airport
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1629+Cotrap05 - 52R
    6:00 AM4h50
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:50 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1629+Cotrap05 - 53R
    6:00 AM6h20
    Milan Linate Airport
    12:20 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lecce

Travel to Lecce 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 Milan to Lecce.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $71 (€60).

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

A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lecce costing on average $120 (€101).

A bus is $200 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lecce costing on average $272 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 32m.

Bus takes on average 16h 16m.

The distance from Milan to Lecce is approximately 574 miles (925 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lecce is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Lecce 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 Milan to Lecce:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lecce station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Lecce, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Lecce by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, ITA, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Neos Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air to go to Lecce by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, ITA, Ryanair, Neos Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Bari, Gallipoli, Naples, Otranto. 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.
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