There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Rome by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BDS - FCO
3h 32m€38–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
8h 30m€30–75Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lecce to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6h 3m€85–150Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Lecce to Roma Termininighttrain Ini
7h 56m€55–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lecce to Bari Largo Sorrentinobus 2938A
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9928
7h 45m€69–115Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lecce to Rome572.5 km
7h 26m€31Drive 570.7 km
- Drive from Lecce to Romecar 570.7 km
6h 24m€92–133
Lecce to Rome by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Rome is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lecce to Rome is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce Central Bus Station station and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lecce and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Lecce and Rome is 566 km. The road distance is 570.7 km.
The best way to get from Lecce to Rome without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lecce to Rome, including transfers.
Lecce to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lecce Central Bus Station.
Lecce to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Lecce station.
The best way to get from Lecce to Rome is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Lecce to Roma Termini every 2 hours. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 8h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €29–180
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Lecce to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Lecce to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lecce Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lecce to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lecce to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Lecce to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Rome is 571 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Lecce to Rome.
Book your Lecce to Rome train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lecce to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 21355+ hotels available in Rome.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lecce and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






