4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Potenza to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Lecce:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Lecce costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 40m 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 Potenza to Lecce
How to get from Potenza to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM3h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:05 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:45 PM3h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:05 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:45 PM3h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)1:05 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 23685 · Regionale 19983+
Autobus FS Sud Est 717B2:28 PM6h07Potenza Centrale8:35 PMLecce station€201One-way2 transfers - Regionale 23681 · Regionale 19977+Autobus FS Sud Est 709B8:05 AM6h56Potenza Centrale3:01 PMLecce station€201One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 23683 · Regionale 19981+Autobus FS Sud Est 715B11:52 AM7h01Potenza Centrale6:53 PMLecce station€201One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 PM3h20Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)11:40 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 AM3h55Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)2:30 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€161One-way0 transfers
- · 12:15 PM3h40Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)3:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)€181One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Potenza 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 Potenza to Lecce.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Lecce:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Lecce costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Lecce as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Lecce station.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Lecce by train.
- Travel with Miccolis, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lecce by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Miccolis, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
Travelling from Potenza to Lecce: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
