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How to get fromLecce to Sicilyby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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    1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    6h 17m
    €79–164

  2. Bus via Catania

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Catania, Via D'Amicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus Sais Autolinee / ...
    12h 57m
    €53–81

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    12h 3m
    €75–137

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lecce to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar car
    8h 43m
    €128–197

  5. Train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRI - CTA
    4h 33m
    €61–175

  6. Train to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRI - PMO
    5h 14m
    €70–186

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lecce to Sibaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus bus 582
    15h 16m
    €71–115

Lecce to Sicily by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale in around 12h 3m.

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