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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lecce is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 26h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Lecce via Karlsruhe central train station and Taranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lecce?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lecce is 1284 km. The road distance is 1607.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 18h 37m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Heidelberg to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lecce bus from?

Heidelberg to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lecce train from?

Heidelberg to Lecce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lecce?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lecce is to train which takes 18h 37m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 26h 39m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lecce bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lecce train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lecce is 1607 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Heidelberg to Lecce.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Lecce?

Book your Heidelberg to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

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Heidelberg to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Lecce by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane STR - BDS
7h 37m
€140–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N94 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Leccebus 570 / ...
26h 39m
€108–185
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
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
18h 37m
€232–517
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
23h 26m
€224–572
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FRA - BDS
7h 42m
€123–314
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
9h 49m
€124–469
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Mannheim, ZOB to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
34h 26m
Drive 1,607.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leccecar 1,607.4 km
14h 58m
€251–362
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leccecar
18h 4m
€306–1,107

Heidelberg to Lecce by train

36Weekly Trains

18h 37mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,284.1 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lecce via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 18h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Lecce via Karlsruhe central train station and Taranto in around 26h 39m.

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