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MUST (Museo Storico Città di Lecce)
Conference Room
Via degli Ammirati, 11
Several airlines fly to the Apulian airports of Brindisi and Bari (Aeroporti di Puglia) from main European Capitals and other national and international destinations. Here’s how to reach Lecce:
From Brindisi Airport
Approximate distance: 50 km
By Bus: Take bus COTRAP (the bus stop is on the right of arrival area). The bus takes about 40 minutes and it stops at Lecce at the Foro Boario/City Terminal.
By Air-Shuttle: Shuttle service specialised in transporting passengers to and from Brindisi Airport and their hotels. You can book your transportation online at airshuttle.
From Bari Airport:
Approximate distance: 150 km
You should take the train from the airport to the central train station and then take the train to Lecce (please visit Trenitalia to check the time schedule).
By train:
Lecce is well connected to the Italian railway network and can be easily reached by train from many major cities. High-speed and intercity services are available from:
- Rome: Direct trains take approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.
- Milan: Direct and connecting trains take around 9 to 10 hours.
- Bologna: Trains take approximately 7 to 8 hours.
- Naples: Around 4.5 to 5.5 hours depending on the service.
Check Trenitalia or Italo for schedules and ticket bookings.