The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lecce to Bologna
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
725 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lecce to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Bologna will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 16 buses that leave Lecce for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 725 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 25 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.
11205:0014h20Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)19:20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:2011h25Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)4:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£221One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:4511h00Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)4:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£251One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:3511h40Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)17:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£251One-way0 changes
206 · 2025:0510h45Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)15:50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£271One-way1 change
04217:1010h40Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)3:50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£291One-way0 changes
206 · 2025:0510h45Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)15:50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£271One-way1 change
107 · 13020:1511h00Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)7:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£291One-way1 change
FlixBus17:4511h00Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)4:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£251One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:2011h25Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)4:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lecce to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 725 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £106 Average Price |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lecce to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Bologna coaches for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1104 · 3826 | 11:30 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 17h00 | 4:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1104 · 3898 | 11:30 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h55 | 2:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h50 | 3:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1110 · 2422 | 14:05 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h20 | 4:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1110 · 2418 | 14:05 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h15 | 5:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1110 · 2702 | 14:05 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h30 | 4:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
042 | 17:10 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h40 | 3:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h25 | 4:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h00 | 4:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
1106 · 3492 | 19:40 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 16h00 | 11:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1106 · 2126 | 19:40 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 17h35 | 13:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
107 · 130 | 20:15 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h00 | 7:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
1108 · 2126 | 22:15 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h00 | 13:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
1120 | 5:00 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 14h20 | 19:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
206 · 202 | 5:05 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h45 | 15:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:35 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h40 | 17:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h55 | 1:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 15h15 | 1:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lecce to Bologna
Buses from Lecce to Bologna run on average 21 times per day, taking around 11h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 725 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 725 km |
Average bus duration 11h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lecce to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Lecce to Bologna with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lecce to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lecce and Bologna
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the bus terminal entrance.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 30, 31 Train: Lecce Station
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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