- Must visit
Museo Castromediano
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$2
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$9
Fastest journey on Sep 14
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 14
20
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Taranto to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Lecce will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 20 buses from Taranto to Lecce, including 18 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Taranto to Lecce:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Lecce costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 7m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, Miccolis, Intersaj, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro.
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 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:48PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:31PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Lecce buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Autobus FS Sud Est 35163 · PORTO CESAREO LINK FS Sud Est 83024 | 1:40 PM Taranto, Amat | 2h35 | 4:15 PM Lecce, Via Don Bosco (Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 3:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35165 · Autobus FS Sud Est 731B | 3:40 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 3h38 | 7:18 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
1109 | 5:45 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h20 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 53221 | 6:50 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h00 | 8:50 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h25 | 8:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h25 | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 11:40 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1125 | 10:31 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h24 | 11:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 1:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35017 | 6:10 AM Taranto, Amat | 1h55 | 8:05 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35021 | 6:35 AM Taranto, Amat | 2h05 | 8:40 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 53219 | 7:00 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1101 | 7:01 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2h39 | 9:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35039 | 7:20 AM Taranto, Amat | 2h05 | 9:25 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
03 | 7:50 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 1h25 | 9:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35049 | 8:20 AM Taranto, Amat | 2h00 | 10:20 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h25 | 11:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h30 | 2:30 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Taranto to Lecce run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:58, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 3:58 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lecce — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lecce trip today.
Major museum of Apulian archaeology with Messapian, Roman, and medieval finds. Essential for understanding Lecce and Salento before exploring the city.
Museum of the Roman theatre area displaying excavated sculptures, inscriptions, and models. A useful companion to Lecce's visible ancient remains.
Contemporary art museum in a former monastery with rotating exhibitions and cultural events. A strong stop for modern creativity in historic Lecce.
Lecce's main square with the Roman amphitheatre, civic landmarks, and constant street life. The best starting point for understanding the city center.
Enclosed cathedral square of rare theatrical beauty, framed by the duomo, bell tower, and seminary. One of southern Italy's finest urban spaces.
The maze-like historic center of Lecce, rich in Baroque churches, carved balconies, and artisan workshops. Best explored slowly on foot.
Rustic shortcrust pastry filled with tomato, mozzarella and béchamel. A beloved Lecce street snack, especially from local bakeries and bars.
Fresh pasta shaped like twisted ribbons, often served with rich tomato sauce and ricotta forte or caciotta. A classic Salento homemade dish.
Fried potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella and sometimes tomato. Popular in Lecce rotisserie shops as a comforting local snack.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Salento cuisine in a historic setting near the old city.
Historic, casual spot famous for rustic Salento cooking, generous portions and a lively local dining room.
Long-established Lecce institution serving traditional Salento dishes and seafood in a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, local transit is low-cost, and lodging is often cheaper than Rome, Milan, or Florence, though summer rates rise in the historic center.
Tipping is modest. A service charge may appear. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for great service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto to Lecce 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 Lecce, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Taranto to Lecce buses use the Taranto, Terminal Cimino to Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Taranto and Lecce bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Taranto, Terminal Cimino is 6 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto, Terminal Cimino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria Cimino (0.2 km), Trattoria Al Gambero (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino.
Available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Terminal Cimino: Elevators, ramps.
Taranto, Porto Mercantile has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and food stalls available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile.
Available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto, Porto Mercantile: Wheelchair accessible paths and facilities.
Taranto is 1 km from Taranto city centre. Public transport options include:
Taranto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Taranto. ATMs are available at Taranto.
Ticket office support is available at Taranto.
Available at Taranto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Taranto: Station access for disabled individuals is available.
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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