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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to bus via Taranto which costs €95 - €170 and takes 34h 4m.

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 7h 12m and costs €90 - €270.

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 45m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Lecce is 1549 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 45m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to train which takes 23h 45m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 29h 45m.

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
7h 12m
€91–261
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 45m
€122–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Lecce578
29h 45m
€142–205
Drive 1,920.3 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce1,920.3 km
17h 27m
€299–432
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CGN - BDS
7h 58m
€96–287
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Venezia MestreNj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to LecceFr
26h 51m
€232–592
Bus via Taranto
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 / ...
34h 4m
€96–168
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 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,548.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lecce via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 29h 45m.

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