Lecce travel guide
Lecce Tourism | Lecce Guide
You're Going to Love Lecce
With a population of 80,695, Lecce is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lecce deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Lecce
How to Get to Lecce
Plane
Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 24 miles from Lecce.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 08m and costs around S$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about S$ 31 for a 6h 21m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Brindisi, which is about 23 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Brindisi.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around S$ 27. From Naples, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 295 miles. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lecce
Where to stay in Lecce
From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel Lecce to great affordable options like the Casa dei Mercanti Town House, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 354 and up for a 5-star experience.