- Must visit
Vatican Museums
One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.










Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5h 50m
Average duration
8h 27m
Buses per day
20
Distance
502 km
Omio 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 | $79 Average price | $142 Average price | $160 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 $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Rome costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Rome costing on average $142 (€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 $160 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $132 (€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 Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
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, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 10h30 | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h00 | 3:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 | 8:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 9h15 | 5:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h00 | 5:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h05 | 6:35 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 | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h40 | 8:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
328 · 336 | 1:10 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h20 | 9:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
1110 | 2:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h40 | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 7h50 | 12:50 AM 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 | |
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 | |
1114 | 8:45 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h45 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 8h05 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 7h35 | 12:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1120 | 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 | |
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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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Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and major paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is essential due to limited capacity.
The city's historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, known for classical sculpture, ancient Roman art, and excellent views over the Forum.
A lively Baroque square with monumental fountains, elegant facades, and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Rome.
A famous stairway and gathering point linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinita dei Monti, especially popular for photos and central city strolls.
A beloved neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and lively Roman atmosphere, ideal for wandering day or night.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta water. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is famously made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked to Amatrice, it is deeply rooted in Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury fine-dining restaurant, famous for panoramic views, elegant service, and sophisticated Italian cuisine.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon serving refined Roman classics with strong local identity. Well known for seasonal specialties and pasta.
A celebrated central Rome dining room known for Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list. Lively, polished, and very popular.
Moderate for Western Europe. Sights and central hotels cost more, but food, coffee, and transit can be good value.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service, not obligatory. Round up taxis.
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Rome, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola, Rome -> Rome Termini
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lecce to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lecce to Rome buses use the Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Lecce and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Ramps.
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