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 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lecce is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs €120 - €290.

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 40m.

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 Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lecce?

The distance between Istanbul and Lecce is 997 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 25h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m 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 Luks Tempo Turizm, 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 Luks Tempo Turizm, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lecce?

Lecce is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:03 AM in Istanbul and 11:03 PM 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 2998+ hotels available in Lecce.

Istanbul to Lecce - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Lecce by plane, bus, busferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane IST - BDS
9h 24m
€124–283
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 39m
€107–252
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 Re
25h 11m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Leccetrain Fr
47h 25m
€274–421
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
€201–312
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
14h 6m
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 Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

34Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and six other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 5 times a day.

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