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Museo Faggiano
A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 2 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 9 buses that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Lecce on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 521 km distance in an average of 10 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $115 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 6m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $154 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€93). The journey takes 9h 6m versus 5h 57m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h35 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 9h45 | 11:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 12h15 | 8:10 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
1101 | 9:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 11h10 | 8:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 12h35 | 11:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
133 · 108 | 10:40 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (Terminal 3 Arrivi) | 10h20 | 9:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
1107 | 10:45 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 9h20 | 8:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1113 | 11:30 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 9h40 | 9:10 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 7:05 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 10h10 | 5:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Lecce run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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A private archaeological house museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman, medieval, and later layers beneath a family home. Compact, unusual, and very popular with visitors seeking
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An elegant historic street lined with palaces and Baroque details, often favored by photographers and visitors looking for quieter old-town atmosphere away from the busiest squares.
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Generally moderate by Italian standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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