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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lecce takes 25h 45m and the fastest train takes 21h 1m. 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.

25h 45m
Duration
1,829 km
Distance
€375
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Lecce train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lecce at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 25h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce21h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce26h 57m • 3 changes
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    Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Frecce21h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,828.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 58m.

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