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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to train and fly which costs €95 - €270 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €95 - €270.

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 via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

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 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Lecce?

The distance between Essen and Lecce is 1542 km. The road distance is 1911.8 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 19h 58m and costs €250 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 Essen central train 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 or bus from Essen to Lecce?

The best way to get from Essen to Lecce is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs €250 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Lecce bus arrive?

Essen to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale 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?

Book your Essen to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 1673+ hotels available in Lecce.

Essen to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, busferry, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Leccetrain
7h 18m
€99–264
Train
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 58m
€258–883
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leccebus N425 / ...
29h 25m
€136–236
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Padovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Padova to Leccetrain Fr
27h 29m
€263–588
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
7h 46m
€134–324
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane EIN - BDS
9h 51m
€107–385
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
37h 14m
Drive 1,911.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leccecar 1,911.8 km
17h 28m
€296–428
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
23h 29m
€316–449

Essen to Lecce by train

48Weekly Trains

19h 58mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,541.8 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lecce via Bologna Centrale in around 29h 25m.

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