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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lecce is to fly and bus and train which costs €100 - €260 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lecce is to fly and bus and train which takes 12h 10m and costs €100 - €260.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lecce?

The distance between Istanbul and Lecce is 1202 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lecce without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Istanbul to Lecce, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lecce?

Lecce is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:38 PM in Istanbul and 1:38 PM in Lecce.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2919+ hotels available in Lecce.

Istanbul to Lecce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Lecce by plane, busferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or 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 Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane IST - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
13h 21m
Fly Istanbul to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane IST - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
12h 10m
€101–252
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain Fr / ...
24h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Leccecar
17h 32m
€199–310
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus and ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SAW - TIA
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
13h 36m
Fly Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, car ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane IST - DBV
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
17h 41m
€137–335
Fly Istanbul to Podgorica Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane IST - TGD
2. Take the train from Aerodrom to Bartrain
3. Take the ferry from Bar to Port of Bariferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
18h 13m
€149–363
Fly Istanbul to Tivat Airport, car ferry, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)plane IST - TIV
2. Take the car ferry from Kotor to Dubrovnikcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
20h 2m
€186–317
Bus, bus and ferry via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
28h 40m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
33h 50m

Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 42mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Lecce.

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Distance: 1,201.8 km
Duration: 13h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Lecce. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA), walk to Tirana Airport, take the bus to Durrës, walk to Durrës, take the vehicle to Bari Porto, walk to Stazione Marittima, take the line 50 bus to Bari Centrale, walk to Bari Centrale, then take the train to Lecce. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Lecce via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, and Bari Centrale in around 24h 42m.

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