The average train between Cologne and Lecce takes 26h 56m and the fastest train takes 22h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 twice daily between Cologne and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lecce at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 26h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lecce station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.
Cologne to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Cologne to Lecce train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Lecce is 1,461 km. The road distance is 1,828 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 19m.