The average train between Heidelberg and Lecce takes 19h 39m and the fastest train takes 15h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Lecce at 3:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Lecce station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
Heidelberg to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Heidelberg to Lecce train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Lecce is 1,251.5 km. The road distance is 1,606 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 9m.