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Museo Faggiano
A unique museum offering insights into over 2,000 years of local history, discovered accidentally during renovations.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
7 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
784 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Emilia to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reggio Emilia to Lecce will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 12 trains that leave Reggio Emilia for Lecce on Sun, May 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 784 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 32 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 15 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
Intercity 609
Intercity 607
Intercity 605
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+
Regionale 4445
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 8813
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
Regionale Veloce 3929+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Emilia to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 487 miles (784 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Reggio Emilia to Lecce:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Emilia to Lecce costing on average $80 (€64).
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reggio Emilia to Lecce costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 59m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Emilia to Lecce trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603 | 7:10 AM Reggio Emilia station | 9h41 | 4:51 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 8h16 | 4:00 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 9:11 AM Reggio Emilia station | 10h44 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 11:09 AM Reggio Emilia station | 9h31 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 11:20 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 7h32 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Intercity 607 | 12:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 8h20 | 8:40 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 1:10 PM Reggio Emilia station | 9h39 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 1:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 7h34 | 8:54 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 2:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 7h39 | 9:59 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 3:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 7h38 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 8h15 | 11:59 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 4445 | 4:21 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 8h34 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Reggio Emilia to Lecce run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 487 miles (784 km) distance in 7h 36m.
Distance 487 miles (784 km) |
Average train duration 9h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 7h 36m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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