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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
$92
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
8 h 22 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
926 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Lecce will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 11 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Lecce on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 926 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 22 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 8 h 58 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 35051
InterCityNotte 35051+
Regionale 4385
Intercity 605
Intercity 609
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
FRECCIAROSSA 8813
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 · FRECCIAROSSA 8815
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 · FRECCIAROSSA 8801Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 575 miles (926 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $102 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Lecce:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Lecce costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Lecce costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
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 Intercity Notte, 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 Milan Centrale to Lecce trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 · FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 8h58 | 4:08 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Intercity 607 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 9h05 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 8h25 | 9:00 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 8h22 | 9:57 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 8h23 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 · FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 8h49 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 4445 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 9h20 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35051 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 14h17 | 10:02 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 35051+ Regionale 4385 | 7:45 PM Milan Centrale | 13h30 | 9:15 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 11h40 | 9:30 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, flight, and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Milan Centrale to Lecce run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 575 miles (926 km) distance in 8h 17m.
Distance 575 miles (926 km) |
Average train duration 12h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8h 17m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
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