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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lecce is to bus via Taranto which costs €80 - €150 and takes 31h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Lecce via Frankfurt and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Lecce via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lecce?

The distance between Dortmund and Lecce is 1576 km. The road distance is 1906.7 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Lecce without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lecce without a car is to train via Milan which takes 20h 26m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Dortmund to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lecce bus from?

Dortmund to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lecce train from?

Dortmund to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Dortmund to Lecce?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lecce is to train via Milan which takes 20h 26m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 27h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €260 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Dortmund to Lecce bus arrive?

Dortmund to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Lecce train arrive?

Dortmund to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Lecce is 1907 km. It takes approximately 17h 36m to drive from Dortmund to Lecce.

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

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Dortmund to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, night train, 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 Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
7h 39m
€92–284
Fly from Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DTM - BDS
9h 34m
€59–260
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
20h 26m
€245–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Leccebus 578
27h 6m
€132–176
Drive 1,906.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leccecar 1,906.7 km
17h 36m
€289–418
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
3. Take the train from Ancona to Leccetrain Fr
23h 25m
€105–602
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
25h 38m
€189–574
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Leccebus 570 / ...
31h
€83–144
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dortmund to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
18h 31m
€279–1,274

Dortmund to Lecce by train

8Weekly Trains

20h 26mAverage Duration

€245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,575.6 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 20h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lecce via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 27h 6m.

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