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How to get fromCatania to Lecceby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Lecce by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane CTA - BDS
    4h 37m
    €70–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus bus
    8h 45m
    €35–55

  3. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Leccetrain train Ic
    9h 44m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Leccecar car
    7h 11m
    €103–166

  5. Bus via Cosenza

    1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Leccebus bus
    10h 34m
    €40–79

Catania to Lecce by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Lecce, Italy?

ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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