The cheapest and fastest buses from Matera to Lecce
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Matera to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Lecce will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 6 buses that leave Matera for Lecce on Thu, Jan 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.
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Compare bus and train for Matera to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 137 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Matera to Lecce bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Lecce buses for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:15 PM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 3h40 | 7:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 5h45 | 10:50 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Matera, Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 3h40 | 11:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Lecce
Buses from Matera to Lecce run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 137 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Matera to LecceYou can travel by bus between Matera to Lecce with Miccolis, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Matera to Lecce
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Lecce by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lecce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Miccolis
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Miccolis
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- Miccolis
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- 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.
- Miccolis
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Miccolis
- 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
Popular bus stations from Matera to Lecce
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km)
- Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km)
- Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 14, 15
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the bus terminal entrance.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 30, 31 Train: Lecce Station
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