- Recommended
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
$12
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto to Lecce is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Lecce will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 15 trains that leave Taranto for Lecce on Sat, Jun 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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 19971 · Regionale 4375
Regionale 19975 · Regionale 4395
InterCityNotte 765+
Regionale 4391
InterCityNotte 765
Intercity 564
Intercity 605
InterCityNotte 765+
Regionale 4391
InterCityNotte 765
Regionale 19971 · Regionale 4375
Intercity 564Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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: 50 miles (81 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Taranto to Lecce:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taranto to Lecce costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.95 (€-4.02). The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 7m 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.
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 Taranto to Lecce trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19971 · Regionale 4375 | 5:35 AM Taranto station | 1h37 | 7:12 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765+ Regionale 4391 | 8:25 AM Taranto station | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 8:25 AM Taranto station | 1h37 | 10:02 AM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19975 · Regionale 4395 | 8:45 AM Taranto station | 2h13 | 10:58 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ Regionale 4399 | 9:15 AM Taranto station | 3h17 | 12:32 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19838 · Regionale 4317 | 9:55 AM Taranto station | 3h28 | 1:23 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale 4403 | 10:28 AM Taranto station | 3h47 | 2:15 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19979+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 2:02 PM Taranto station | 1h49 | 3:51 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 564 | 2:41 PM Taranto station | 1h40 | 4:21 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19983+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 4:52 PM Taranto station | 2h00 | 6:52 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 6:30 PM Taranto station | 1h25 | 7:55 PM Lecce station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19858+ Intercity 609 | 7:25 PM Taranto station | 3h24 | 10:49 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:04 PM Taranto station | 2h54 | 10:58 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19860+ FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 8:17 PM Taranto station | 3h29 | 11:46 PM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19862 · Regionale 4445 | 9:00 PM Taranto station | 3h55 | 12:55 AM Lecce station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Taranto to Lecce run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:58, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 3:58 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
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