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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
$62
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Lecce will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 13 trains that leave Ancona for Lecce on Mon, Jun 15, 11 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 trains cover the 527 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.
InterCityNotte 757
InterCityNotte 755
Intercity 603
Intercity 609
Intercity 607
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
FRECCIAROSSA 8813
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 8815Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 0m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Ancona to Lecce:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Lecce costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Lecce trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 755 | 2:50 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 9:30 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 2:56 AM Ancona station | 7h14 | 10:10 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Regionale Veloce 4313 · Regionale Veloce 4387 | 2:56 AM Ancona station | 6h49 | 9:45 AM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 10:34 AM Ancona station | 5h34 | 4:08 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 10:39 AM Ancona station | 6h12 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 1:37 PM Ancona station | 5h15 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 2:26 PM Ancona station | 6h14 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 3:37 PM Ancona station | 5h23 | 9:00 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 4:26 PM Ancona station | 6h23 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 4:34 PM Ancona station | 5h23 | 9:57 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 5:37 PM Ancona station | 5h21 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 6:36 PM Ancona station | 5h23 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 4445 | 6:50 PM Ancona station | 6h05 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ancona to Lecce run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:42, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 327 miles (527 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 327 miles (527 km) |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 1:42 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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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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