Lecce's compact centro storico is walkable end-to-end in 15 minutes. For the Salento beaches and surrounding towns, the Ferrovie Sud Est regional trains, STP buses and the Salento in Bus seasonal service all accept leashed dogs.
Trenitalia operates direct Frecciargento trains from Lecce to Bari (1h30), Roma (5h30) and Milan (8h). Small dogs in carriers travel free; larger dogs need a half-fare ticket and a muzzle on board.
๐ก Reserve a window seat in advance โ peak summer Lecce-Bari trains can be standing-only.
FSE operates the Salento regional rail network from Lecce to Otranto, Gallipoli, Maglie and Casarano โ the easiest way to reach Salento beach towns without a car. Same dog rules as Trenitalia.
๐ก Lecce-Otranto takes 1h25 with one change at Maglie โ bring water, FSE rolling stock has no air-con on older trains.
A summer-only coastal coach network (June-September) linking Lecce to the Adriatic and Ionian beaches โ Otranto, Torre dell'Orso, San Foca, Porto Cesareo, Gallipoli. Leashed dogs accepted free of charge with prior arrangement.
๐ก Call Salento in Bus the day before for assured boarding โ drivers can refuse on full coaches in August.
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