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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 33h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Lecce via Essen Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Lecce is 1550 km. The road distance is 1920.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 23h 49m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Lecce train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to train which takes 23h 49m and costs €120 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 29h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Lecce train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is 1920 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce.

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
6h 11m
€97–276
Fly from Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DTM - BDS
9h 31m
€68–261
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
23h 49m
€122–437
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
29h 28m
€143–208
Drive 1,920.3 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce1,920.3 km
17h 27m
€301–434
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
27h 22m
€189–572
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 / ...
33h 54m
€106–209
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Lecce
18h 9m
€286–1,279

Gelsenkirchen to Lecce by train

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23h 49mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,549.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lecce via Essen Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 23h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lecce Bus Station via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Düsseldorf central bus station, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Policoro, and Policoro Central Bus Station in around 29h 28m.

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