The average train between Mainz and Lecce takes 21h 51m and the fastest train takes 16h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 Mainz and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Lecce at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 21h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lecce station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
Mainz to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Mainz to Lecce train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lecce is 1,319.7 km. The road distance is 1,657 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 15m.