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Bologna to Lecce Bus Schedule

Bus from Bologna to Lecce: Journey Information

There are 17 intercity buses per day from Bologna to Lecce. Traveling by bus from Bologna to Lecce usually takes around 14 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Marino bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance451 mi (725 km)
Shortest duration10h 40m
Cheapest price$20.58
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceItabus
Bus lines3

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What bus companies travel from Bologna to Lecce?

There are 3 bus lines from Bologna to Lecce available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, Itabus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus613h 26m$69.80
Itabus815h 45m$59.93
Marino310h 57m$53.36
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Bologna to Lecce, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 26 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Marino buses travel across Italy to cities such as Naples, Padua, and Lecce, and into neighboring countries including France, Switzerland, and Germany. Their fleet features comfortable reclining seats, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi connectivity, a restroom, and even a minibar!

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bologna to Lecce

The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 451 miles from Bologna to Lecce. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Lecce at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bologna to Lecce, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 17 scheduled buses that travel from Bologna to Lecce every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Bologna?

Main departure station: Piazza XX Settembre 6

Bologna has two bus stations with service to Lecce.

All bus stations in Bologna:

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

  • Bus Stop

Where does the bus arrive in Lecce?

Main arrival station: Piazza Carmelo Bene

All buses from Bologna arrive at one main station in Lecce.

All bus stations in Lecce:

  • Piazza Carmelo Bene

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