There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Lecce by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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 41m€40–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Leccebus 570 / ...
8h 20m€6–50Night train
- Take the night train from Roma Termini to Leccenighttrain Ini
8h 19m€55–80Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Lecce571.8 km
7h 22m€32Bus via Bari
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Lecce Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
8h 53m€13–77Drive 571.2 km
- Drive from Rome to Leccecar 571.2 km
6h 20m€88–127Fly to Brindisi Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FCO - BDS
- Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
5h 14m€52–236Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain
8h 29m€60–236
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 5h 14m and costs €50 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Lecce. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lecce. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.
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 41m and costs €40 - €170.
The train from Rome Termini to Lecce takes 5h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Rome to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 41m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Lecce, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Lecce 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–170 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–40
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–70
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Lecce Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–10
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.leonettiroma.it/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Lecce
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce 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.
Book your Rome to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 2917+ 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.