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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Lecce
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $379.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $379 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to Lecce
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Lecce, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $78.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $379.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111. The journey takes 8h 52m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Lecce
How to get from Rome to Lecce by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
110910:00 AM 9h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1109
10:00 AM 9h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:05 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 70665:45 AM 1h15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 7:00 AM Brindisi Airport $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 701+
Regionale 19979 · Regionale Veloce 44116:26 AM 9h17 Rome Termini 3:43 PM Lecce station $75 1 One-way 2 transfers - Intercity 701 · Intercity 564
6:26 AM 9h55 Rome Termini 4:21 PM Lecce station $76 1 One-way 1 transfer - Intercity 703+Regionale Veloce 4415
7:28 AM 9h17 Rome Termini 4:45 PM Lecce station $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 1107
10:25 PM 8h35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1125
3:00 PM 8h55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 11:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1101
11:25 PM 10h15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:40 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FR 3074
9:05 PM 1h15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:20 PM Brindisi Airport $214 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1625
9:45 PM 1h15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 11:00 PM Brindisi Airport $223 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1619
1:20 PM 1h15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 2:35 PM Brindisi Airport $295 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $78.
A bus is $341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $379.
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Lecce as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lecce station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Luxair, British Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Lecce by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Lecce by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus.
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