The average train between Paderborn and Lecce takes 26h 48m and the fastest train takes 22h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Lecce. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Lecce at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 26h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Lecce station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
Paderborn to Lecce train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Lecce train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lecce station.
Book your Paderborn to Lecce train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Lecce is 1,455.1 km. The road distance is 1,963 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Lecce via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 53m.