How to get from Rome to Lecce
- 502 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 55m
- 27 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 29 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Lecce: flight, bus. The two cities are about 502 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 29 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
502 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €28Older observation | 4h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €10Checked Oct 2 | 8h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Older observation4h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€10Checked Oct 28h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Lecce: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 10m - 2Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport → Leccebus
FlixBus·2h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Rome to Lecce
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 05:05 | 23:45 |
| Itabus, FlixBus, Marinobus | 14 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:05
- 06:05
- 06:20
- 07:05
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusBari Karol Wojtyła International Airport-LecceBook →12GoRoma-LecceBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Lecce works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Bari, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Bari and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lecce (2h 5m). In total it's roughly €28 over 4h 15m, 1 transfer.
Rome to Lecce: common questions
When is the first bus from Rome to Lecce?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:05 and the last at 23:45, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Lecce?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 05:05 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Lecce leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lecce from Rome?
About 502 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Lecce cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rome to Lecce?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Lecce?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 29 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026