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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lecce is to fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 10h 6m.

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 10h 6m and costs €100 - €240.

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, Frankfurt and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

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, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

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 via Lille which takes 25h 20m and costs €330 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m 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 10h 6m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Lille, which costs €330 - €950 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €380 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 2:10 PM in Edinburgh and 3:10 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 2815+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lecce by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)EDI - BDS
10h 6m
€101–238
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Torino Porta SusaTgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to LecceFr
25h 20m
€333–950
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurich
4. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lecce
46h 17m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lecce
28h 28m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Naples Airport (NAP)EDI - NAP
2. Take the train from Caserta to Lecce
12h 56m
€123–272
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)GLA - BDS
12h
€120–313
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
27h 48m
€260–758
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
4. Take the bus from Metaponto to Lecce578
2d 1h
€205–373
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lecce
29h 28m
€470–686

Edinburgh to Lecce by train

5Weekly Trains

25h 20mAverage Duration

€333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,356.3 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lecce via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Torino Porta Susa in around 25h 20m.

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