There are 6 ways to get from Trieste to Lecce by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or ferry
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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
best- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane TRS - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
5h 11m€69–170Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Leccetrain Fr
13h 36m€157–322Bus
- Take the bus from Trieste to Bologna Centralebus N997 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leccebus N425 / ...
15h 30m€82–145Drive 1,047.9 km
- Drive from Trieste to Leccecar 1,047.9 km
10h 43m€165–238Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane VCE - BDS
6h 34m€259–754Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
- Take the bus from Bari Largo Sorrentino to Leccebus
24h 15m€257–586
Trieste to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Lecce is to fly and train which costs €65 - €170 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste to Lecce is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Lecce via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Lecce via Venezia S. Lucia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Trieste and Lecce is 756 km. The road distance is 1047.9 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs €150 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Trieste to Lecce, including transfers.
Trieste to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.
Trieste to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Lecce is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lecce via Venezia S. Lucia in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Lecce via Bologna Centrale in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Brindisi to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–280
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trieste to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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More Questions & Answers
Trieste to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Trieste to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Lecce is 1048 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Trieste to Lecce.
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