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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lecce is to fly and bus and train which costs €80 - €250 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lecce via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lecce via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lecce?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lecce is 2356 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 25h 7m and costs €500 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lecce bus from?

Edinburgh to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lecce train from?

Edinburgh to Lecce train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Lecce?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €500 - €1100 and takes 25h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €380 and takes 45h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lecce bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lecce?

Lecce is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:01 PM in Edinburgh and 1:01 PM in Lecce.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lecce train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lecce train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lecce?

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 3629+ hotels available in Lecce.

Edinburgh to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lecce by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane EDI - BDS
9h 57m
€86–203
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane EDI - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
12h 55m
€84–250
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
25h 7m
€547–1,025
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milan to Leccebus
45h 5m
€209–371
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leccecar
28h 46m
€571–786
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane EDI - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Leccetrain
12h 16m
€141–366
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Leccetrain Fr
26h 6m
€574–957
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
26h 19m
€512–975
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Lecce Central Bus Stationbus
47h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leccecar
29h 46m
€456–704

Edinburgh to Lecce by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

25h 7mAverage Duration

€547Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lecce.

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Distance: 2,356.2 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lecce, Italy?

easyJet, Ryanair, and Air Dolomiti fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lecce via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Valenciennes, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 25h 7m.

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