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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $229.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $229 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Venice to Lecce
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Lecce, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Lecce:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lecce costing on average $128.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lecce costing on average $229.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $181 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 10h 6m versus 8h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Lecce
How to get from Venice to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2797 · 110712:45 PM 18h15 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
2797 · 110712:45 PM 18h15 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 3585:55 AM 1h25 Venice Marco Polo Airport 7:20 AM Brindisi Airport $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3989+
InterCityNotte 350517:40 PM 14h22 Venice Santa Lucia 10:02 AM Lecce station $92 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3989+
InterCityNotte 35051+
Regionale 43857:40 PM 13h35 Venice Santa Lucia 9:15 AM Lecce station $98 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 3997+
Intercity 6079:40 AM 11h00 Venice Santa Lucia 8:40 PM Lecce station $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
2797 · 110712:25 PM 18h35 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
2797 · 110711:55 AM 19h05 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM 17h20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 2:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $76 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1466 · AZ161911:20 AM 3h15 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:35 PM Brindisi Airport $114 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1480 · AZ16257:25 PM 3h35 Venice Marco Polo Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport $114 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1466 · AZ1619+
05 - 56R11:20 AM 6h20 Venice Marco Polo Airport 5:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Lecce:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lecce costing on average $128.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lecce costing on average $229.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Lecce as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Lecce station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, British Airways, Luxair, Smartwings to go to Lecce by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Lecce by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Lecce by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 2 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
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