- Must visit
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
The region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modena to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Lecce will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 33 trains that leave Modena for Lecce on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 761 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 4 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.
Intercity 603
Regionale TTPER 90102+
Intercity 603
Regionale TTPER 90102+
Intercity 603
Regionale TTPER 19589+
Intercity 605
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale TTPER 19597+
Intercity 609
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
FRECCIAROSSA 8813
Regionale Veloce 3929+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
Regionale Veloce 3921+
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
Regionale TTPER 22453+
FRECCIAROSSA 9805Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 472 miles (761 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Modena to Lecce:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Lecce costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Lecce costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 40m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
The journey is about 8m faster (9h 40m by train vs 9h 48m by car) and roughly $167 (€137) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 (€60) vs $241 (€197)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Lecce trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 90102+ Intercity 603 | 7:00 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 9h51 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90102+ Intercity 603 | 7:03 AM Modena Policlinico | 9h48 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603 | 7:28 AM Modena station | 9h23 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90104 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:40 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 8h28 | 4:08 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90104 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:43 AM Modena Policlinico | 8h25 | 4:08 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:58 AM Modena station | 8h10 | 4:08 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90106 · Regionale TTPER 17407+ Intercity 605 | 8:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 11h35 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90106 · Regionale TTPER 17407+ Intercity 605 | 8:23 AM Modena Policlinico | 11h32 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19589+ Intercity 605 | 9:06 AM Modena station | 10h49 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale TTPER 17409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 8h32 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ Intercity 607 | 10:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 10h20 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ Intercity 607 | 10:23 AM Modena Policlinico | 10h17 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale TTPER 17409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:23 AM Modena Policlinico | 8h29 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22453+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 10:48 AM Modena station | 8h04 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ Intercity 607 | 11:08 AM Modena station | 9h32 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale TTPER 19597+ Intercity 609 | 11:38 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 11h11 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:38 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 9h22 | 9:00 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale TTPER 19597+ Intercity 609 | 11:41 AM Modena Policlinico | 11h08 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:41 AM Modena Policlinico | 9h19 | 9:00 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 12:58 PM Modena station | 8h02 | 9:00 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19597+ Intercity 609 | 1:06 PM Modena station | 9h43 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90118 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 8h15 | 9:57 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90118 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 8h12 | 9:57 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:58 PM Modena station | 7h59 | 9:57 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90120 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:22 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 8h36 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90120 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:25 PM Modena Policlinico | 8h33 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:58 PM Modena station | 8h00 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 8h17 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 8h14 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:58 PM Modena station | 8h01 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19603+ FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 4445 | 4:06 PM Modena station | 8h49 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Modena to Lecce run on average 28 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 472 miles (761 km) distance in 9h 9m.
Distance 472 miles (761 km) |
Average train duration 9h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 9h 9m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:41 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 region's oldest public museum, known for archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings, and strong context for understanding Salento's cultural history.
A privately run archaeological house-museum where Roman, medieval, and later layers were uncovered during renovations; a memorable small-scale look into Lecce's hidden past.
Lecce's main contemporary art and civic museum space, hosting rotating exhibitions in a central historic setting near the old town's major sights.
The city's main square and social hub, lined with historic buildings and Roman remains; ideal for orientation, people-watching, and evening atmosphere.
The Baroque old town is Lecce's essential walking area, packed with carved stone facades, small lanes, artisan shops, and photogenic corners.
One of Italy's most atmospheric cathedral squares, especially striking in the evening when the pale stone and facades are softly illuminated.
A classic Lecce street snack made with puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella. It is one of the city’s most iconic bakery specialties.
Lecce’s signature pastry, traditionally filled with custard in a shortcrust shell and often eaten warm for breakfast. It is deeply tied to local pastry culture.
A traditional Salento pasta dish with chickpeas and a mix of boiled and fried pasta pieces, giving it a distinctive texture. It is one of the best-known local first courses.
A famous casual spot in Lecce, especially known for puccia and other quick Salento specialties. It is lively, informal, and popular with both locals and visitors.
A respected wine bar and kitchen offering regional wines, cheeses, and refined Puglian plates in an elegant but relaxed setting in central Lecce.
A long-running traditional trattoria known for homemade Salento dishes, generous portions, and a warm local atmosphere near the historic center.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Lecce Railway Station, Lecce -> Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Lecce
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