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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to train and fly which costs €100 - €280 and takes 7h 24m.

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 €70 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Lecce via Frankfurt central train station and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lecce?

The distance between Cologne and Lecce is 1470 km. The road distance is 1852.1 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 19h 19m and costs €210 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cologne to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lecce bus from?

Cologne to Lecce bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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 fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €900 and takes 19h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Lecce bus arrive?

Cologne to Lecce bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Lecce train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lecce is 1852 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Cologne to Lecce.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
6h 54m
€73–289
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
19h 19m
€219–855
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Leccebus 573 / ...
30h 18m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Padovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Padova to Leccetrain Fr
26h 49m
€218–553
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
7h 24m
€101–271
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CRL - BDS
9h 59m
€95–396
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurigo to Leccebus Zurigo - Lecce
33h 35m
Drive 1,852.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leccecar 1,852.1 km
17h
€285–411
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
23h 30m
€299–429

Cologne to Lecce by train

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19h 19mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Lecce.

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Distance: 1,470.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Eurowings, Ryanair, and ITA Airways fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 19m.

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