- Must visit
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
The major archaeological museum of Salento, with Messapian, Greek and Roman finds plus artworks from southern Apulia. A strong choice for understanding the region beyond Lecce’s baroque facades.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
89
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari Palese 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 Bari Palese Airport to Lecce will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 89 trains that leave Bari Palese Airport for Lecce on Tue, May 26, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains 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.
Regionale 4385
Regionale 4433
Regionale 4445
Regionale Veloce 4415
Regionale Veloce 4441
FRECCIAROSSA 8315
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 8323
FRECCIAROSSA 9511Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari Palese Airport 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 train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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: 91 miles (147 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari Palese Airport to Lecce:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari Palese Airport to Lecce costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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 Bari Palese Airport to Lecce trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4449 | 5:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 6:45 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 5:05 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h47 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 5:17 PM Bari Centrale | 2h38 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 5:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1h21 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23555 · Regionale Veloce 4427 | 5:36 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h07 | 7:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91029 · Regionale Veloce 4429 | 5:53 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h20 | 8:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4427 | 6:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 7:43 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91333+ Intercity 607 | 6:04 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h36 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23557 · Regionale Veloce 4429 | 6:05 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h08 | 8:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4429 | 6:32 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 8:13 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23559+ Intercity 607 | 6:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h05 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91031+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 6:47 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h07 | 8:54 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 7:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h38 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8315 | 7:24 PM Bari Centrale | 1h21 | 8:45 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 7:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1h23 | 8:54 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23561+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 7:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h13 | 9:48 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91033+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 7:41 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h07 | 9:48 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91337 · Regionale 4439 | 7:51 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h34 | 10:25 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91337+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 7:51 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h08 | 9:59 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23573+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 8:02 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h57 | 9:59 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23573 · Regionale 4439 | 8:02 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h23 | 10:25 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 8:24 PM Bari Centrale | 1h24 | 9:48 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91339 · Regionale Veloce 4441 | 8:29 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h14 | 10:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 8:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1h28 | 9:59 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23565+ Intercity 609 | 8:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h14 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23565 · Regionale Veloce 4441 | 8:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h08 | 10:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4439 | 8:40 PM Bari Centrale | 1h45 | 10:25 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91341+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 8:45 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h13 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4441 | 9:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 10:43 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23567+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 9:05 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h53 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 9:09 PM Bari Centrale | 1h40 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91037+ FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 9:24 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h22 | 11:46 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 9:34 PM Bari Centrale | 1h24 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23569 · Regionale 4445 | 9:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23569+ FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 9:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h11 | 11:46 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91039 · Regionale 4445 | 10:12 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h43 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 10:22 PM Bari Centrale | 1h24 | 11:46 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 10:31 PM Bari Centrale | 1h28 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4445 | 11:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h53 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
Regionale 4433 | 5:02 AM Bari Centrale | 1h53 | 6:55 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91401 · Regionale Veloce 4377 | 5:02 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h41 | 7:43 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91403 · Regionale Veloce 4381 | 5:39 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h34 | 8:13 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4377 | 6:02 AM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 7:43 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4305 · Regionale Veloce 4381 | 6:14 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h59 | 8:13 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91003 · Regionale 4385 | 6:18 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h57 | 9:15 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4381 | 6:32 AM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 8:13 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91005 · Regionale Veloce 4387 | 7:08 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h37 | 9:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 7:12 AM Bari Centrale | 2h50 | 10:02 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4307 · Regionale 4385 | 7:16 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h59 | 9:15 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91407+ InterCityNotte 757 | 7:30 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4385 | 7:32 AM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 9:15 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23511 · Regionale Veloce 4387 | 7:35 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h10 | 9:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 7:44 AM Bari Centrale | 1h46 | 9:30 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4387 | 8:02 AM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 9:45 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91007 · Regionale Veloce 4393 | 8:10 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h35 | 10:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 8:14 AM Bari Centrale | 1h56 | 10:10 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23515 · Regionale Veloce 4393 | 8:35 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h10 | 10:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4393 | 9:02 AM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 10:45 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91307 · Regionale 34363 | 9:23 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h22 | 11:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23521 · Regionale 34363 | 9:35 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h10 | 11:45 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34363 | 10:02 AM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 11:45 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23525+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 11:35 AM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h45 | 2:20 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91317+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 11:46 AM Bari Aeroporto | 2h34 | 2:20 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91319 · Regionale Veloce 4405 | 12:25 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h18 | 2:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23549 · Regionale Veloce 4405 | 12:37 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h06 | 2:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91017 · Regionale Veloce 4407 | 12:41 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h32 | 3:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 12:45 PM Bari Centrale | 1h35 | 2:20 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4405 | 1:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 2:43 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23533 · Regionale Veloce 4407 | 1:05 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h08 | 3:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91019 · Regionale Veloce 4411 | 1:26 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h17 | 3:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4407 | 1:32 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 3:13 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23535 · Regionale Veloce 4411 | 1:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h08 | 3:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4411 | 2:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 3:43 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23537+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 2:04 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 1h47 | 3:51 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91021 · Regionale Veloce 4415 | 2:19 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h26 | 4:45 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 2:27 PM Bari Centrale | 1h24 | 3:51 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23539 · Regionale Veloce 4415 | 2:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h10 | 4:45 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23539+ Intercity 603 | 2:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h16 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 2:35 PM Bari Centrale | 1h25 | 4:00 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4415 | 3:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h43 | 4:45 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 3:09 PM Bari Centrale | 1h42 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale FTRM 91325 · Regionale Veloce 4419 | 3:23 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h20 | 5:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23543 · Regionale Veloce 4419 | 3:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h08 | 5:43 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91025 · Regionale Veloce 4421 | 4:00 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h13 | 6:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4419 | 4:02 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 5:43 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23545 · Regionale Veloce 4421 | 4:06 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h07 | 6:13 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale FTRM 91327 · Regionale Veloce 4449 | 4:16 PM Bari Aeroporto | 2h29 | 6:45 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4421 | 4:32 PM Bari Centrale | 1h41 | 6:13 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 23547 · Regionale Veloce 4449 | 4:35 PM Bari Palese-Macchie | 2h10 | 6:45 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bari Palese Airport to Lecce run on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 10:02 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.
The major archaeological museum of Salento, with Messapian, Greek and Roman finds plus artworks from southern Apulia. A strong choice for understanding the region beyond Lecce’s baroque facades.
A privately run archaeological house-museum where accidental renovations revealed Messapian, Roman and medieval layers beneath a family home. Small but memorable for its intimate, unusual setting.
Lecce’s main contemporary art museum, housed in a former monastery complex near the center. It hosts rotating exhibitions and cultural events in a refined historic setting.
One of Lecce’s most beautiful spaces, an enclosed baroque square that feels theatrical and serene, especially in the evening. It is among the city’s essential photo spots.
The city’s main square and social hub, surrounded by historic buildings, cafes and the visible remains of the Roman amphitheater. It is the natural center of daily life in Lecce.
The historic center is a dense network of baroque streets, courtyards and limestone facades best explored on foot. It is the core experience of visiting Lecce.
A classic Lecce street snack: flaky pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic bakery foods.
Lecce’s signature pastry, made with shortcrust dough and filled with custard. Traditionally eaten warm for breakfast with coffee.
A local coffee specialty of espresso served with ice and almond syrup. It is especially popular in the hot Salento climate.
A popular casual spot famous for puccia sandwiches with classic local fillings. Busy, informal, and ideal for a quick authentic bite.
An established restaurant offering refined interpretations of Salento cuisine with strong local ingredients and a more polished atmosphere.
A well-known traditional trattoria serving hearty Salento classics in a rustic, home-style setting near Lecce’s historic center.
Generally moderate for Italy: coffee and casual meals are affordable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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