The average train between Essen and Lecce takes 26h 39m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lecce at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 26h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lecce? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lecce station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
Essen to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Essen to Lecce train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Essen and Lecce is 1,502.8 km. The road distance is 1,912 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 58m.