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 56m.

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 56m 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

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 25m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 via Milan which takes 19h 25m and costs €250 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 27h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 56m.

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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Where can I stay near 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 22m
€94–277
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
6h 56m
€89–219
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 25m
€252–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Leccebus 578
27h 3m
€143–192
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
24h 52m
€176–620
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 30m
€100–382
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 20m
€187–354
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
€139–283
Drive 1,852.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leccecar 1,852.2 km
17h
€288–416
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
€286–1,278

Cologne to Lecce by train

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19h 25mAverage Duration

€252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,555.3 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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 25m. 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 3m.

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