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 €110 - €280 and takes 6h 59m.

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 6h 59m and costs €110 - €280.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

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 Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

How far is it from Essen to Lecce?

The distance between Essen and Lecce is 1542 km. The road distance is 1912 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 20h 46m and costs €420 - €1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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, bus or fly from Essen to Lecce?

The best way to get from Essen to Lecce is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €420 - €1300 and takes 20h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 29h 45m.

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 Köln Hbf 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 3682+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
6h 59m
€113–275
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
6. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
20h 46m
€421–1,209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Leccebus FlixBus N436
29h 45m
€144–248
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
27h 48m
€281–706
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane EIN - BDS
9h 27m
€121–364
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
36h 54m
Drive 1,912 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leccecar 1,912 km
17h 28m
€304–438
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
€317–450

Essen to Lecce by train

6Weekly Trains

20h 46mAverage Duration

€421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,541.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two 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 Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 20h 46m.

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