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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 €7, and a flight costs an average of €19.

Distance: 506 km

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€22

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Cheapest

€63

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€204

Average price

8h 53m

Average total duration

8h 23m

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30m

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7h 58m

Average total duration

7h 28m

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4h 18m

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1h 18m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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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)
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus1109
    10:00 AM9h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1621
    9:15 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:25 AMBrindisi Airport
    1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 703+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4411
    7:28 AM8h15
    Rome Termini
    3:43 PMLecce station
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8303
    8:00 AM6h20
    Rome Termini
    2:20 PMLecce station
    891One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM8h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:20 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus1103A
    8:00 AM9h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM8h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 3074
    5:50 AM1h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:05 AMBrindisi Airport
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1621+Cotrap05 - 53R
    9:15 AM3h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1:10 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1619+Cotrap05 - 55R
    1:20 PM3h30
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    4:50 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    1241One-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.

FAQs
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 €7.

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

A bus is €12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lecce costing on average €19.

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lecce costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The Rome to Lecce distance is approximately 506 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lecce is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 12 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, ITA, Malta Air to go to Lecce by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Trenitalia to go to Lecce by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Lecce with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, ITA, Malta Air.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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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