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 €95 - €170 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €300.

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 Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Lecce?

The best way to get from Basel to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €650 and takes 14h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 20h.

Where does the Basel to Lecce bus arrive?

Basel to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 3465+ hotels available in Lecce.

Basel to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
6h 33m
€88–296
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 16m
€66–441
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 12m
€148–631
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Leccebus FlixBus N436
20h
€98–169
Drive 1,366.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leccecar 1,366.2 km
13h
€237–343
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 42m
€115–364
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane GVA - BDS
9h 45m
€156–466
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 36m
€187–636
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
€119–175

Basel to Lecce by train

51Weekly Trains

14h 12mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,184.1 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and Airbus France fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 14h 12m.

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