How to travel from Rome to Lecce

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Lecce

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 €32, while a flight costs an average of €327.

Distance: 506 km

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€327

Average price

€67

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€32

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Cheapest

€124

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4h 24m

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2h 24m

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8h 28m

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7h 58m

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9h 25m

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6h 7m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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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 €32.

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

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average €67.

A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average €327.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 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.

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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.

  • Itabus1109
    10:00 AM9h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1109
    10:00 AM9h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1623
    5:15 PM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:25 PMBrindisi Airport
    €1321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 701+RegionaleRegionale 19979 · Regionale Veloce 4411
    6:26 AM9h17
    Rome Termini
    3:43 PMLecce station
    €621One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 701 · Intercity 564
    6:26 AM9h55
    Rome Termini
    4:21 PMLecce station
    €641One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 703+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4415
    7:28 AM9h17
    Rome Termini
    4:45 PMLecce station
    €641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus1121
    12:30 PM8h30
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus1107
    10:25 PM8h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:00 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus1101
    11:25 PM10h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:40 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 5842
    4:10 PM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    5:25 PMBrindisi Airport
    €761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 3074
    5:50 AM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:05 AMBrindisi Airport
    €1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1623+Cotrap05 - 58R
    5:15 PM5h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:50 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    €1391One-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 €32.

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

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average €67.

A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average €327.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The Rome to Lecce distance is approximately 506 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lecce is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 15 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.

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 Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Lecce by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Lecce by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Bari, Gallipoli, Naples, Otranto, Brindisi. 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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