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 €85 - €290 and takes 7h 11m.

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 7h 11m and costs €85 - €290.

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 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 21h 41m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 - €210 and takes 26h 57m.

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 2880+ hotels available in Lecce.

Cologne to Lecce - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 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 Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
7h 11m
€89–286
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
€120–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Lecce578
26h 57m
€144–204
Drive 1,851.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lecce1,851.4 km
16h 52m
€286–414
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
€143–290
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
€286–1,268

Cologne to Lecce by train

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21h 41mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,555.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Lecce via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 26h 57m.

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