- Must visit
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
An archaeology museum with finds from prehistoric to Roman Apulia. It is useful for understanding the wider region before exploring Lecce’s monuments.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galatina to Lecce
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
40 m
Buses on 18 Sept
14
Distance
20 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galatina to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galatina to Lecce will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Fast coaches
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 14 buses from Galatina to Lecce, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Autobus FS Sud Est 740127:051h05Galatina8:10Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes- Autobus FS Sud Est 740087:551h05Galatina9:00Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730148:550h30Galatina9:25Lecce, Ecotekne£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730027:050h50Galatina7:55Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730128:250h30Galatina8:55Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730148:550h30Galatina9:25Lecce, Ecotekne£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730128:250h30Galatina8:55Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 7902414:200h40Galatina15:00Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730027:050h50Galatina7:55Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
- Autobus FS Sud Est 730148:550h50Galatina9:45Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Galatina to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galatina to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 20 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Galatina to Lecce is a coach with an average price of £2.
This is compared to other travel options from Galatina to Lecce:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Galatina to Lecce costing on average £3.
The fastest way to travel from Galatina to Lecce is by coach with an average journey time of 44m.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galatina and Lecce including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £2 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £1. The journey takes 44m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Galatina to Lecce bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galatina to Lecce coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale FS Sud Est 90837 · Autobus FS Sud Est 71016 | 6:49 Galatina | 2h26 | 9:15 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73002 | 7:05 Galatina | 0h50 | 7:55 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 74012 | 7:05 Galatina | 1h05 | 8:10 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 74008 | 7:55 Galatina | 1h05 | 9:00 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73012 | 8:25 Galatina | 0h30 | 8:55 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73014 | 8:55 Galatina | 0h50 | 9:45 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73014 | 8:55 Galatina | 0h30 | 9:25 Lecce, Ecotekne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 82013 · Autobus FS Sud Est 71020 | 13:30 Galatina | 1h15 | 14:45 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 change | |
| Regionale FS Sud Est 90845 · Autobus FS Sud Est 71026 | 13:55 Galatina | 2h55 | 16:50 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 79024 | 14:20 Galatina | 0h40 | 15:00 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale FS Sud Est 90847 · Autobus FS Sud Est 71026 | 14:56 Galatina | 1h54 | 16:50 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73026 | 15:20 Galatina | 1h00 | 16:20 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 73026 · Regionale FS Sud Est 90848 | 15:20 Galatina | 0h50 | 16:10 Lecce station | 1 change | |
| Autobus FS Sud Est 74014 | 16:10 Galatina | 0h50 | 17:00 Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galatina to Lecce
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Buses from Galatina to Lecce run on average 19 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 21:12. The fastest coach covers the 20 km distance in 39m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 20 km |
Average bus duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 21:12 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi from Galatina to LecceYou can travel by bus between Galatina to Lecce with BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Elios Autoservizi
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Elios Autoservizi Duration
20m
Cheapest Elios Autoservizi Price
£3
Elios Autoservizi frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Lecce
Things to do in Lecce
Discover the best of Lecce — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lecce trip today.
- Recommended
MUSA - Museo Storico-Archeologico dell'Università del Salento
Housed in a former seminary, this museum presents sacred art, liturgical objects and rooms linked to the cathedral complex in an elegant historic setting.
- Recommended
Museo Ebraico di Lecce
This museum explores Jewish history in Lecce through exhibits and the remains of a medieval synagogue area. It offers a thoughtful view of the city’s diverse past.
- Must visit
Piazza del Duomo
Lecce’s grand cathedral square is enclosed by Baroque buildings and feels especially atmospheric in the evening. It is one of the city’s essential urban spaces.
- Must visit
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
The city’s main square mixes Roman remains, civic buildings and lively local life. It is a practical landmark and a natural base for exploring the centre.
- Recommended
Villa Comunale di Lecce
A broad public garden with shady paths, benches and old trees just outside the old town. It is a pleasant pause between monuments and museums.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Puccia
A crisp fried dough ring or oval, made with flour, water and olive oil. A simple Salento street snack, traditionally eaten plain or filled.
- Vegetarian
Rustico leccese
Rustic baked pastry filled with béchamel, tomato and mozzarella. A classic Lecce snack found in bars and bakeries across the city.
Ciceri e tria
Pasta with chickpeas, often enriched with mixed pasta shapes. A traditional cucina povera dish from Salento, valued for its hearty simplicity.
Osteria degli Spiriti
Established restaurant serving refined Apulian cooking and seafood in elegant stone rooms near the centre, suited to a longer dinner.
Trattoria Le Zie
Traditional Lecce trattoria known for Salento classics, local pasta and a warm historic-centre setting popular with both residents and visitors.
La Vecchia Osteria da Tolomeo
Popular osteria for regional dishes, local wine and generous portions in a lively, rustic setting within Lecce’s old town.
Euro (€)
Moderate for southern Italy: dining is good value, local buses are cheap, but central summer stays and tourist dining raise overall costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
SGM Lecce
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.20
- Day pass
- €3.00
To the city centre
Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) -> Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in the SGM Lecce app before boarding; the official city fare information says on-board tickets cost more than the standard ticket.
- The M1 line links the City Terminal at Foro Boario with central stops and Lecce railway station. App payments are available in SGM Lecce via pagoPA and Nexi.
FAQs: Galatina to Lecce coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galatina to Lecce by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lecce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Galatina to Lecce can start from as little as £2 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Galatina to Lecce is £2; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Galatina to Lecce is 39m to travel the 20 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Galatina to Lecce leaves at 5:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Galatina to Lecce leaves at 21:12.
Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from Galatina to Lecce with BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Galatina to Lecce, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Elios Autoservizi for the best way to get you to Lecce. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Galatina and Lecce and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Lecce from Galatina is worth doing with a journey time of 39m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Galatina to Lecce is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galatina and Lecce including taking a train and coach.
No, the coach from Galatina to Lecce has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
No, luggage for the coach from Galatina to Lecce needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Galatina to Lecce.
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