There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Lecce by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Leccetrain Fr / ...
5h 50m€90–190Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to Lecce571.9 km
7h 22m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lecce Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
8h 25m€35–85Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Leccenighttrain Ini
8h 19m€55–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain 9939
- Take the bus from Bari Largo Sorrentino to Leccebus 2938R
7h 20m€77–139Drive 571.2 km
- Drive from Rome to Leccecar 571.2 km
6h 20m€90–129Fly, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FCO - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
4h 51m€39–199
Rome to Lecce by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lecce is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Lecce is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €35 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Lecce Central Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lecce. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Rome and Lecce is 627 km. The road distance is 571.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €90 - €190.
The train from Rome Termini to Lecce takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Rome to Lecce bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Lecce is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Lecce every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lecce Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 8h 25m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Brindisi to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lecce Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Lecce bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lecce Central Bus Station.
Rome to Lecce train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lecce station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lecce is 571 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Rome to Lecce.
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There are 3551+ hotels available in Lecce.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Lecce. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.