What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce is to fly which costs €45 - €230 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lecce via Kateríni, Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lecce via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 38m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Lecce?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Lecce is 995 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Lecce without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 33m and costs €160 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Lecce bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Lecce bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Lecce train from?

Istanbul (State) to Lecce train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Lecce?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Kateríni, which costs and takes 26h 24m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Lecce bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Lecce bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Katerini station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Lecce?

Lecce is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:27 AM in Istanbul (State) and 8:27 AM in Lecce.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Lecce train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Lecce train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2880+ hotels available in Lecce.

Istanbul (State) to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Brindisi Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)IST - BDS
9h 19m
€48–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to LecceFr / ...
25h 33m
€160–173
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia MestreRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to LecceFr
47h 38m
€274–451
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vlora
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi
17h 24m
€202–315
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)SAW - TIA
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
13h 2m
€230–325
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)IST - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
12h 11m
€115–258
Fly Istanbul to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)IST - TIA
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
13h 23m
€193–318
Bus via Kateríni
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Katerini
2. Take the bus from Kateríni to Vlore , station
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
26h 24m
Bus, Leonetti Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradec
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto
4. Take the bus from Bari to Lecce - Autostazione
26h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
34h 55m

Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

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Distance: 994.6 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Lecce, Italy?

Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Lecce via Katerini, Kateríni, Vlore , station, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, and Brindisi in around 26h 24m.

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Lecce by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car ferry

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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train

Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train

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Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce

Train from Venezia Mestre to Lecce

Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce

Train from Bari Centrale to Lecce

Night train from Halkali to Bucharest

Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling

Train from Wien Meidling to Venezia Mestre

Train from Altamura to Bari Centrale

Bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica

Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës

Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës

Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës

Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës

Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës

Bus from Durrës to Bari Porto

Bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti

Bus from Istanbul to Katerini

Bus from Kateríni to Vlore , station

Bus from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto

Bus from Elbasan to Bari Porto

Bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto

Bus from Istanbul to Pogradec

Bus from Istanbul to Shkodër

Bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasan

Bus from Bari to Lecce - Autostazione

Car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi

Car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi

Car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisi

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