How to travel from Rome to Lecce

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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 314 miles (506 km)

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$24

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$80

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$200

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$149

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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30m

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8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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6h 7m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $200 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Lecce among Omio's users.

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from Rome to Lecce

How to get from Rome to Lecce by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus1113
    12:25 AM8h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:10 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1113
    12:25 AM8h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:10 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1621
    9:20 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMBrindisi Airport
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 701+TrenitaliaBUS LP701+IntercityIntercity 564
    6:26 AM9h55
    Rome Termini
    4:21 PMLecce station
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 703+TrenitaliaBUS L703C+IntercityIntercity 603
    7:28 AM9h23
    Rome Termini
    4:51 PMLecce station
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 94680+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 755
    9:17 PM12h13
    Rome Termini
    9:30 AMLecce station
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Marino Autolinee108
    11:50 PM9h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:00 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee133 · 108
    11:15 PM9h45
    Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine"
    9:00 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus1107
    11:40 PM8h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:05 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 7066
    9:55 PM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:10 PMBrindisi Airport
    $2221One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1621+Cotrap05 - 54R
    9:20 AM4h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1621+Cotrap05 - 55R
    9:20 AM6h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    4:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Lecce

Travel to Lecce easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Lecce.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $200 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 36m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Rome to Lecce is approximately 314 miles (506 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lecce is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lecce:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Lecce, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Trenitalia to go to Lecce by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus to go to Lecce by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
  • 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Gallipoli, Otranto. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lecce and these popular destinations at a great price.
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