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 €90 - €180 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 which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €250.

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 16h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Lecce?

The distance between Basel and Lecce is 1183 km. The road distance is 1365.4 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 16h 48m and costs €70 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 24m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €290 and takes 16h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €180 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 1365 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m 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 2872+ hotels available in Lecce.

Basel to Lecce - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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)BSL - BDS
6h 24m
€83–241
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)MXP - BDS
10h 17m
€64–271
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
16h 48m
€74–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LecceN436
21h 15m
€94–172
Drive 1,365.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lecce1,365.4 km
12h 53m
€235–339
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ZRH - BDS
7h 40m
€105–327
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)LIN - BDS
10h
€96–324
Bus via Grottaminarda
1. Take the bus from Basel to Grottaminarda
2. Take the bus from Grottaminarda Piazzale Padre Pio to Lecce Central Bus StationItabus
26h 24m
€121–220

Basel to Lecce by train

64Weekly Trains

16h 48mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,183.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and Airbus France fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 16h 48m.

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