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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lecce is to bus via Taranto which costs €85 - €150 and takes 31h 40m.

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 14m and costs €85 - €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 Frankfurt and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.

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, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.

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 20h 2m and costs €230 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 20h 2m and costs €230 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 27h 46m.

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 1912 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m 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, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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, fly
best
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 14m
€89–272
Bus via Taranto
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Leccebus 570 / ...
31h 40m
€85–145
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
20h 2m
€237–554
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Leccebus 578
27h 46m
€134–177
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
25h 44m
€184–556
Drive 1,911.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leccecar 1,911.8 km
17h 29m
€290–419
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
18h 9m
€275–1,267

Essen to Lecce by train

8Weekly Trains

20h 2mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,541.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lecce via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 20h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lecce via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 27h 46m.

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