There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Lecce by plane, busferry, bus, train, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MLA - BDS
6h 55m€72–223Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus
- Take the bus from Siracusa - Corso Umberto to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
16h 35m€290–353Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the train from Ispica to Siracusatrain Re
- Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
17h 59m€316–424Bus and ferry, bus, night train, train
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Amanteanighttrain Ini
- Take the train from Amantea to Leccetrain Ic
18h 46mBus and ferry, bus via Cosenza
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Leccebus
18h 54m€294–380
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Lecce is to fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €70 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene via Valletta, Pozzallo and Siracusa - Corso Umberto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Malta and Lecce is 661 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Lecce without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 35m and costs €290 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Malta to Lecce, including transfers.
Malta to Lecce bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Lecce bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 2991+ hotels available in Lecce.
What companies run services between Malta and Lecce, Italy?
ITA Airways, Ryanair, and Air Malta fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Malta International Airport to Brindisi Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ispica to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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