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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
$58
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
9
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Lecce will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Naples to Lecce without transferring at least once.
Regionale 21179 · Autobus NA825+
Intercity 607
Regionale 21195+
Intercity 703+
Regionale Veloce 4411
Regionale 21197+
FRECCIAROSSA 8317
Regionale 21161+
FRECCIAROSSA 8323
Regionale 21151+
FRECCIAROSSA 8315
Regionale 21151+
FRECCIAROSSA 8315
Regionale 21161+
FRECCIAROSSA 8323
Regionale 5804+
FRECCIAROSSA 8311+
Regionale Veloce 4427
Regionale 21197+
FRECCIAROSSA 8317
Regionale 21143+
FRECCIARGENTO 8303Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$65 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Naples to Lecce:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Lecce costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Lecce trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 21143+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 8:06 AM Naples Centrale | 6h14 | 2:20 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21195+ Intercity 703+ Regionale Veloce 4411 | 8:36 AM Naples Centrale | 7h07 | 3:43 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Intercity 603 | 9:25 AM Naples Centrale | 7h26 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 9:25 AM Naples Centrale | 7h32 | 4:57 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21179 · Autobus NA825+ Intercity 607 | 12:00 PM Naples Centrale | 8h40 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5804+ FRECCIAROSSA 8311+ Regionale Veloce 4427 | 1:36 PM Naples Centrale | 6h07 | 7:43 PM Lecce station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21151+ FRECCIAROSSA 8315 | 3:01 PM Naples Centrale | 5h44 | 8:45 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21197+ FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 3:37 PM Naples Centrale | 6h11 | 9:48 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21161+ FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 6:01 PM Naples Centrale | 5h45 | 11:46 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Naples to Lecce run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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