There are 6 ways to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
8h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Giardini-Naxosbus
8h 10m€35–50Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lecce to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Giardini-Naxoscar
6h 44m€99–152Fly, bus
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to San Giovanni, Giardini Naxosbus
7h 10m€74–175Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
9h 19m€55–104Bus via Cosenza
- Take the bus from Lecce to Cosenzabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza Bus Station to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
9h 46m€38–67
Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs €95 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Giardini-Naxos. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Lecce and Giardini-Naxos is 519 km.
The best way to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos, including transfers.
Lecce to Giardini-Naxos bus services, operated by Inter Saj, depart from Lecce station.
Lecce to Giardini-Naxos train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Lecce station.
The best way to get from Lecce to Giardini-Naxos is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Giardini-Naxos, Italy?
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Giardini-Naxos twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Taormina-Giardini via Lamezia Terme C. in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Taormina-Giardini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Giardini-Naxos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Lecce to Giardini-Naxos bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Cosenza station.
Lecce to Giardini-Naxos train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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