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 €130 - €170 and takes 23h 27m.

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 39m and costs €110 - €320.

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 33m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lecce?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lecce is 1408 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 33m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Heidelberg to Lecce, including transfers.

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 33m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €170 and takes 23h 27m.

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.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2826+ hotels available in Lecce.

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, 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 Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane FRA - BDS
7h 39m
€112–320
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 Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
18h 33m
€158–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludwigshafen to Metapontobus
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Leccebus 578 / ...
23h 27m
€133–165
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
€158–488
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane STR - BDS
7h 40m
€129–357
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
11h 6m
€124–504
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Tarantobus
3. Take the bus from Taranto to Leccebus 570 / ...
26h 43m
€115–208
Drive 1,607.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leccecar 1,607.4 km
14h 58m
€250–361
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

37Weekly Trains

18h 33mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,407.9 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Lecce via Mannheim central bus station, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof, Ludwigshafen, and Metaponto in around 23h 27m.

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