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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to fly which costs €90 - €320 and takes 5h 52m.

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 52m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lecce - viale della Repubblica via Worringer Straße, Duesseldorf and Bari Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 26m.

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 19h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Lecce?

The distance between Essen and Lecce is 1539 km. The road distance is 1912.1 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 via Basel which takes 19h 48m and costs €240 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Onebus, depart from Worringer Straße, Duesseldorf 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 52m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €240 - €650 and takes 19h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €280 and takes 31h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Lecce bus arrive?

Essen to Lecce bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bari 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 1912 km. It takes approximately 17h 28m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
5h 52m
€92–315
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
19h 48m
€249–610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Worringer Straße, Duesseldorf to Baribus
2. Take the bus from Bari Capruzzi to Lecce - viale della Repubblicabus Bari
31h 26m
€202–279
Drive 1,912.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leccecar 1,912.1 km
17h 28m
€308–445
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
20h 48m
€402–656
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Leccebus 573 / ...
33h 5m
€179–270
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
23h 30m
€317–461

Essen to Lecce by train

69Weekly Trains

19h 48mAverage Duration

€249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,539.3 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and three 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 19h 48m.

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