The average train between Basel and Lecce takes 16h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lecce. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Lecce at 3:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 16h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lecce station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
Basel to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Basel to Lecce train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Basel and Lecce is 1,164.8 km. The road distance is 1,336 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 14h 10m.