The average train between Lecce and Cologne takes 26h 11m and the fastest train takes 23h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lecce to Cologne. 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 Lecce and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lecce is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 26h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lecce station and arriving at Cologne station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
Lecce to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Lecce station.
Lecce to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lecce to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1,461 km. The road distance is 1,861 km.
You can take a train from Lecce to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 56m.