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 €75 - €270 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 €75 - €270.

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 and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

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, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lecce?

The distance between Cologne and Lecce is 1555 km. The road distance is 1852.2 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 via Milan which takes 19h 22m and costs €230 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 train via Milan which takes 19h 22m and costs €230 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 54m.

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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
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 20m
€88–277
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
6h 54m
€78–270
Train via Milan
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 Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
6. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
19h 22m
€232–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Leccebus 578
25h 49m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
25h 4m
€172–620
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane EIN - BDS
9h 27m
€94–372
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
3. Take the train from Ancona to Leccetrain Fr
21h 25m
€111–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Leccebus 570 / ...
28h 54m
€89–212
Drive 1,852.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leccecar 1,852.2 km
17h
€281–406
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
18h 12m
€276–1,268

Cologne to Lecce by train

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19h 22mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,555.4 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 19h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Lecce via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 25h 49m.

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