The average train between Matera and Lecce takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Matera to Lecce. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Matera and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Lecce at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Altamura and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Matera to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Matera station and arriving at Lecce station via Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Matera to Lecce train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.
Matera to Lecce train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Lecce station.
The distance between Matera and Lecce is 137 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Lecce via Altamura and Bari Centrale in around 4h 3m.