There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BLQ - BDS
3h 34m€49–216Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Lecce817.5 km
9h 37m€41Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
7h 14m€80–190Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leccebus N425 / ...
11h 5m€65–110Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Leccenighttrain Ini
11h 40m€70–120Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
5h 20m€62–237Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VRN - BDS
4h 53m€83–304Bus via Maglie Piazzale Megapark
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Maglie Piazzale Megaparkbus Itabus
13h 58m€49–84Drive 818.7 km
- Drive from Bologna to Leccecar 818.7 km
7h 36m€133–191
Bologna to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lecce is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lecce is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lecce. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lecce. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Bologna and Lecce is 741 km. The road distance is 818.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Bologna to Lecce, including transfers.
Bologna to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Lecce is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Lecce hourly. Tickets cost €110–190 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bologna to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce station.
Bologna to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lecce station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lecce is 819 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Bologna to Lecce.
Book your Bologna to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bologna to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2991+ hotels available in Lecce.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Lecce. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.