- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Rome will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 16 buses that leave Lecce for Rome on Wed, May 27, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 506 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 8 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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1108Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $144 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Rome:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Rome costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Rome costing on average $144 (€117).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $163 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $135 (€109). The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 20m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 11h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h05 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
1120 | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h15 | 1:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h15 | 1:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
206 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h35 | 1:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h30 | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h20 | 4:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
1122 | 8:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h15 | 5:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612+ BUS LP702+ Intercity 702 | 8:42 AM Lecce station | 11h57 | 8:39 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h00 | 7:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1104 | 11:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h05 | 8:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 | 7:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h20 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h15 | 6:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 · 132 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h50 | 6:05 AM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 1 transfer | |
107 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h15 | 5:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h20 | 5:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1108 | 10:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h30 | 6:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lecce to Rome run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 314 miles (506 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 314 miles (506 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is limited, making advance booking especially important.
The world’s oldest public museums, displaying Roman bronzes, ancient inscriptions, imperial sculpture, and excellent views over the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.
A grand baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, elegant facades, and constant street life. One of Rome’s classic strolling areas.
A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
A classic Roman pasta made with pecorino romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino romano, usually served with bucatini. It is a cornerstone of Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury dining destination, offering fine dining, panoramic views, and an acclaimed tasting-menu experience by Heinz Beck.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon celebrated for careful Roman cooking, including gricia, oxtail, and seasonal specialties, in a polished traditional space.
A famous central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for Roman pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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