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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Lecce via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lecce?

The distance between Cologne and Lecce is 1555 km. The road distance is 1851.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cologne to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lecce train from?

Cologne to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Lecce?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs €140 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 27h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Lecce train arrive?

Cologne to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lecce is 1851 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Cologne to Lecce.

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, night train, or car train

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
7h 21m
€94–296
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CGN - BDS
6h 54m
€89–217
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
22h 32m
€144–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Lecce578
27h 2m
€144–204
Drive 1,851.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lecce1,851.4 km
16h 52m
€289–417
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
24h 28m
€147–556
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Taranto
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Lecce570 / ...
31h 1m
€104–218
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Lecce
18h 6m
€286–1,278

Cologne to Lecce by train

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22h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,555.3 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 27h 2m.

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