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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
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
21
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 $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 21 buses that leave Taranto for Lecce on Mon, Jun 15, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 24 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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1125Omio 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 prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m 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 $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Lecce costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 1h 36m 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, Infobus, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
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 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
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 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 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 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:48PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:31PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Lecce buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h30 | 6:45 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1101 | 6:01 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 2h39 | 8:40 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 53219 | 7:00 AM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 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 | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h20 | 12:15 PM 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 | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35077 | 1:10 PM Taranto, Amat | 1h55 | 3:05 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35099 | 2:15 PM Taranto, Amat | 2h00 | 4:15 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35113 | 4:10 PM Taranto, Amat | 2h05 | 6:15 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1109 | 5:45 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h20 | 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35139 · Autobus FS Sud Est 35239 | 6:10 PM Taranto, Amat | 2h00 | 8:10 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 53221 | 6:50 PM Taranto, Porto Mercantile | 2h00 | 8:50 PM Lecce, Palazzetto Dello Sport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FS Sud Est 35141 · Autobus FS Sud Est 719B | 7:20 PM Taranto, Amat | 3h28 | 10:48 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h25 | 8:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 11:00 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 | 11:20 PM Taranto, Terminal Cimino | 1h15 | 12:35 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Taranto to Lecce run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 17 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 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 17 |
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.
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
The citys contemporary art museum in a former monastery, hosting modern and contemporary exhibitions, photography, and cultural events in the historic center.
Puglias oldest public museum, known for archaeological collections from ancient Salento and an art section covering regional painting and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding local history.
The historic center is a walkable maze of Baroque streets, pale stone facades, artisan shops, and lively squares. It is the essential area for first-time visitors and leisurely evening walks.
The citys main square, known for the Roman amphitheatre, the column of Saint Oronzo, and constant local activity. It is one of Lecces main meeting points and best people-watching spots.
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.
A classic Lecce street snack made of puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic savory bites.
The signature pastry of Lecce, with shortcrust filled traditionally with pastry cream. It is especially popular for breakfast with coffee.
A traditional Salento pasta dish with chickpeas and a mix of boiled and fried pasta pieces, giving it contrasting textures and deep local character.
A respected fine dining restaurant in Lecce offering refined Apulian cuisine, polished service, and a more elegant setting for a special meal.
A famous casual spot in the historic center specializing in puccia sandwiches with many local fillings. Popular, lively, and very typical.
A long-running traditional trattoria known for hearty Salento home cooking, including regional pasta and meat dishes, in a warm rustic setting.
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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