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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 32h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lecce station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lecce Bus Station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Frankfurt and Policoro Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Lecce?

The distance between Essen and Lecce is 1539 km. The road distance is 1911.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 22h 39m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Essen to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lecce bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Lecce train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Lecce?

The best way to get from Essen to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €410 and takes 22h 39m, you could also bus via Policoro, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 28h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Lecce bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Lecce train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lecce is 1911 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Essen to Lecce.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

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Essen to Lecce - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
5h 57m
€95–301
Train
1. Take the train from Essen 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
22h 39m
€121–401
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Policoro
3. Take the bus from Policoro Central Bus Station to Lecce Bus Station
28h 39m
€140–186
Drive 1,911.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lecce1,911.1 km
17h 21m
€299–431
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CGN - BDS
6h 40m
€95–257
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia MestreNj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to LecceFr
25h 53m
€194–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Taranto
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Lecce570 / ...
32h 20m
€101–208
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Lecce
18h 3m
€285–1,277

Essen to Lecce by train

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22h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,539.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 39m.

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