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Torino / Turin to Lecce by train

How to take the rail journey from Turin / Torino to Lecce

Thanks to the length of the journey from the knee to the heel of Italy, there is a choice between travelling by day; and making the most of the coastal scenery, or travelling on a overnight train.

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Option 1: travel during the day

Journey Summary

From
Torino / Turin
Torino Porta Susa Rail Station Guide
To
Lecce
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Lecce
Travel Time
9hr 30min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Information

A high speed Frecciarossa train is now used on the Turin to Lecce journey, in place of what had been a Frecciabianca train.

This Frecciarossa train takes a different 'high speed' route between Turin and Bologna, via Torino Porta Susa station, so that station now has a new direct connection with Bari.

This train is usually scheduled to depart daily from Torino Porta Nuova station at 09:10 and Torino Porta Susa at 09:20.

Final Destinaton: Lecce

This train also calls at: Ancona and Pescara and Bari

1 x train per day

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date - usually

This train is usually scheduled to depart daily from Torino Porta Nuova station at 09:10 and Torino Porta Susa at 09:20.

So either target those departure times, or look up a direct journey on Trenitalia - our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the Trenitalia website, explains how to do this.

Rail Pass Users:

If you will be travelling with a valid Eurail or InterRail pass, there is no viable alternative to paying the €10 rail pass reservation fee, to travel from Turin to Lecce by this Frecce train.

You will need to reserve prior to boarding these trains, either at the station (using a Trenitalia ticket machine or ticket desk) OR by booking them online.

How to book the rail pass reservations online is included on our guide to using rail passes in Italy.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia from €69.90

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Italia rail from €69.90

Italia rail Guide

Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.

The Early Bird service

Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.

On this journey

Travelling On
A Frecciarossa train has arrived at Venezia St Lucia
Frecciarossa 500 (Frecce) (Italy) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - NoCoastal viewsHigh Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

Italo trains don't operate on this route.

The beaches come into view around 20 mins south of Rimini The beaches come into view around 20 mins south of Rimini
The train travels right by the coast for more than an hour The train travels right by the coast for more than an hour
The coastal views are over to the left The coastal views are over to the left
Look out for the views of Ancona marina to the north of the station Look out for the views of Ancona marina to the north of the station

This Frecciarossa train uses the high speed lines between Torino and Bologna.

Once the train has travelled around 20 mins south of Rimini, if your seat is on the left* you'll be able to experience one of the best coastal train journeys in all of Europe - and the intermittent coastal views continue as far south as Pescara.

For much of this part of the trip, the beach is all that separates The Adriatic from the train; a highlight of the trip is just to the north of Ancona.
*If your seat isn't on the left, temporarily move over to one which is.

Option 2: travel through the night

Journey Summary

From
Torino / Turin
The arcade at the front of Torino Porta Nuova station
Torino Porta Nuova Rail Station Guide
To
Lecce
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Lecce
Travel Time
13hr 35min
Frequency
Nightly
Travel Information

Final destination: Lecce

This train will be usually scheduled to depart at 20:50 and arrive in Lecce at 10:10.

1 x train per night

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date - usually

See the 'Train Guide' below for info on the type of accommodation available and the how tickets can be booked.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia *

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
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