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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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 $26, while a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $136 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $151 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $125 (€103). The journey takes 8h 8m 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 AM9h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 110910:00 AM9h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16235:15 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:25 PMBrindisi Airport$1921One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 701 · Intercity 5646:26 AM9h55Rome Termini4:21 PMLecce station$781One-way1 transfer- Intercity 703+
Regionale 44137:28 AM9h05Rome Termini4:33 PMLecce station$781One-way1 transfer - Intercity 561 · Intercity 715+Regionale 44454:26 PM8h29Rome Termini12:55 AMLecce station$931One-way2 transfers
- 11038:00 AM8h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$281One-way0 transfers
- 11253:00 PM8h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:55 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$311One-way0 transfers
2072:30 PM8h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:40 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$311One-way0 transfers
- AZ16219:15 AM1h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:30 AMBrindisi Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
- FR 70669:55 PM1h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:10 PMBrindisi Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
- AZ1621+
05 - 54R9:15 AM4h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)$1691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lecce:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $110 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Lecce take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus to go to Lecce by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Trenitalia to go to Lecce by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Lecce by flight.
- 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
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