How to travel from Venice to Lecce

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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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $56, while a flight costs an average of $108.

Distance: 458 miles (738 km)

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Driving

$91

Average price

$108

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$56

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Cheapest

$185

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 0m

Average total duration

10h 30m

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30m

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3h 46m

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1h 46m

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2h 0m

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15h 6m

Average total duration

14h 36m

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30m

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8h 55m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Malta Air

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

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $56.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lecce costing on average $91.

A bus is $52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lecce costing on average $108.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 0m.

Bus takes on average 15h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Lecce among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94. The journey takes 10h 30m 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.

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from Venice to Lecce

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2771 · 1103
    9:40 PM19h15
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2771 · 1103
    9:40 PM19h15
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 358
    8:25 AM1h25
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:50 AMBrindisi Airport
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 3997+IntercityIntercity 607
    9:40 AM11h00
    Venice Santa Lucia
    8:40 PMLecce station
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3973+IntercityIntercity 609
    11:40 AM11h09
    Venice Santa Lucia
    10:49 PMLecce station
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3961+IntercityIntercity 603
    5:40 AM11h24
    Venice Santa Lucia
    5:04 PMLecce station
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2771 · 1103
    9:15 PM19h40
    Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 AM16h45
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    10:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2701 · 1103
    11:35 PM17h20
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ1627
    3:15 PM4h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    7:15 PMBrindisi Airport
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ1627+Cotrap05 - 58R
    3:15 PM7h35
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    10:50 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1051One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ1627+Cotrap05 - 59R
    3:15 PM9h05
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    12:20 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1051One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Venice 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 Venice to Lecce.

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There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $56.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Lecce costing on average $91.

A bus is $52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lecce costing on average $108.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 0m.

Bus takes on average 15h 6m.

The distance from Venice to Lecce is approximately 458 miles (738 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Lecce is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Lecce:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Lecce, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Lecce by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.

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