Bus Lecce to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lecce to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lecce to Bologna from various bus operators like Itabus, FlixBus or MarinoBus for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$20

Friday

Saturday

$29

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	14h 55m	11:30 AM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	2:25 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$27	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/27/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Itabus	17h 0m	11:30 AM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	4:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$27	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/27/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
MarinoBus	10h 40m	5:10 PM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$36	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/26/2026 5:10:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/27/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
MarinoBus	11h 0m	8:15 PM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	7:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$36	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/26/2026 8:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	15h 50m	12:05 PM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	3:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/26/2026 12:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	17h 35m	7:40 PM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/29/2026 7:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Itabus	15h 15m	2:05 PM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	5:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/29/2026 2:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	11h 30m	5:45 AM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/29/2026 5:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 25m	5:20 PM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	4:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
MarinoBus	10h 40m	5:10 PM	Lecce	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	$36	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/29/2026 5:10:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 30m	5:45 AM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 5:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 25m	5:20 PM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	4:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
FlixBus	11h 5m	5:35 PM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	4:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 5:35:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	15h 50m	12:05 PM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	3:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 12:05:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	15h 55m	9:20 AM	Lecce	Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station	1:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Lecce to Bologna via Bari, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  14h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Lecce
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Bari
  Bari FS Park Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Central Bus Station, Lecce (Italy) at 1/31/2026 2:05:00 PM to Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 1/31/2026 8:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lecce to Bologna is $20 on 2/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lecce and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Lecce and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from Lecce to Bologna. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Lecce and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 29 buses from Lecce to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lecce and Bologna, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lecce to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Lecce to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lecce to Bologna starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	10h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	450.9 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lecce to Bologna

Every day, 28 buses from 3 bus companies leave Lecce for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$24

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$29

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$35

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

$20

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Lecce to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lecce to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lecce to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lecce to Bologna, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Lecce to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lecce to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lecce to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lecce to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lecce and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lecce and Bologna.

Central Bus Station

Viale Porta d'Europa

Piazza Carmelo Bene Bus Station

Piazza Carmelo Bene

Acquarica di Lecce Bus Stop

Casalabate Bus Station

Ecotekne Bus Stop

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lecce to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Lecce to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lecce to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lecce to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Lecce to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lecce to Bologna bus

How much does a Lecce Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 17h 35m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lecce to Bologna?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Lecce to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Lecce to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lecce to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Lecce to Bologna is offered by MarinoBus and takes 10h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lecce to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Lecce starts at 9:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lecce to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Lecce for Bologna starts at 10:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lecce Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Lecce to Bologna, passengers can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Lecce and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus.

What can I take with me on the Lecce to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lecce Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lecce Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lecce to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lecce to Bologna?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lecce to Bologna

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Lecce and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lecce and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!