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Essen to Lecce trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lecce takes 26h 45m and the fastest train takes 20h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

26h 45m
Duration
1,911 km
Distance
€436
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain train Fr
20h
€255–1,073

Essen to Lecce train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lecce at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 26h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,911.4 km
  • Duration: 26h 45m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 20h.

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