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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce is to train and fly which costs €90 - €220 and takes 7h 25m.

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 25m and costs €90 - €220.

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, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Lecce?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Lecce is 1549 km. The road distance is 1921 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 21h 24m and costs €270 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 21h 24m and costs €270 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 30h 34m.

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 1921 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m 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, busferry, 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
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1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
7h 25m
€90–220
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 Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
21h 24m
€274–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Leccebus N425 / ...
30h 34m
€125–231
Drive 1,921 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leccecar 1,921 km
17h 35m
€295–425
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
8h 9m
€126–325
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bochum 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
26h 47m
€272–637
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
38h 48m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
18h 15m
€276–1,269

Gelsenkirchen to Lecce by train

34Weekly Trains

21h 24mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,548.8 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lecce via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Bologna Centrale in around 30h 34m.

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