What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lecce?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lecce is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 21h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lecce?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lecce is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lecce via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Lecce?

The distance between Basel and Lecce is 1184 km. The road distance is 1366.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lecce without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €80 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lecce?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Basel to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lecce bus from?

Basel to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lecce train from?

Basel to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lecce?

The best way to get from Basel to Lecce is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Lecce bus arrive?

Basel to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lecce train arrive?

Basel to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lecce is 1366 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Basel to Lecce.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lecce?

Book your Basel to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lecce?

Book your Basel to Lecce bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2995+ hotels available in Lecce.

Basel to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lecce by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
6h 34m
€72–262
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MXP - BDS
10h 23m
€56–263
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
14h 10m
€83–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leccebus N436
21h 15m
€74–152
Drive 1,366.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leccecar 1,366.2 km
13h
€232–336
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
7h 49m
€94–316
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane LIN - BDS
10h 20m
€76–355
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BGY - BDS
10h 59m
€91–427
Train via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
4. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
14h 27m
€117–337
Bus via Grottaminarda
1. Take the bus from Basel to Grottaminardabus
2. Take the bus from Grottaminarda Piazzale Padre Pio to Lecce Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
26h 24m
€111–185

Basel to Lecce by train

49Weekly Trains

14h 10mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.2 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lecce via Zurich Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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