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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lecce is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €230 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lecce is to bus and fly which takes 9h 34m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Lecce via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul 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 to Lecce?

The distance between Istanbul and Lecce is 1000 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 train which takes 24h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Istanbul to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lecce bus from?

Istanbul to Lecce bus services, operated by , depart from Esenler Otogar station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lecce train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Lecce bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lecce bus services, operated by , arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lecce?

Lecce is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:36 AM in Istanbul and 6:36 AM in Lecce.

Where does the Istanbul to Lecce train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2884+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Lecce by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brindisi Airport
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)IST - BDS
9h 34m
€48–221
Bus, train
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 train from Bari Centrale to LecceFr / ...
24h 40m
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
€284–511
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
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)IST - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
4. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
5. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
12h 26m
€115–257
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)IST - TIA
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Porto
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lecce
13h 38m
€193–317
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 39m
€230–333
Bus via Prizren
1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
28h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodër
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto
33h 42m

Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 999.8 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Esenler Otogar to Lecce via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Durrës, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, and Brindisi in around 28h 42m.

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