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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to bus which costs €140 - €190 and takes 27h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €90 - €310.

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 Hbf and arriving at Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lecce?

The distance between Cologne and Lecce is 1559 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 21h 41m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lecce?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lecce is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 27h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Lecce train arrive?

Cologne to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB 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?

There are 2859+ hotels available in Lecce.

Cologne to Lecce - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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, 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
6h 29m
€93–308
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
21h 41m
€120–532
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Policoro
3. Take the bus from Policoro Central Bus Station to Lecce Bus Station
27h 22m
€144–187
Drive 1,851.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lecce1,851.4 km
16h 52m
€290–419
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
21h 57m
€136–540
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Taranto
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Lecce570 / ...
28h 54m
€114–276
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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21h 41mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,559.4 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lecce Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Policoro, and Policoro Central Bus Station in around 27h 22m.

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