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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Cologne is to fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Köln via Taranto and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1471 km. The road distance is 1852.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 19h 14m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Lecce to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Cologne bus from?

Lecce to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lecce station.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Cologne train from?

Lecce to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Lecce station.

Train, bus or fly from Lecce to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lecce to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 19h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 8m.

Where does the Lecce to Cologne bus arrive?

Lecce to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taranto station.

Where does the Lecce to Cologne train arrive?

Lecce to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lecce to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Cologne is 1852 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Lecce to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lecce to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Lecce to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, night train, busferry, 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.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BDS - CGN
6h 43m
€97–289
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
7h 26m
€89–222
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
19h 14m
€263–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarantobus 570 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
30h 8m
Drive 1,852.3 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Colognecar 1,852.3 km
17h 3m
€291–421
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BDS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
9h 55m
€97–361
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BDS - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
10h 4m
€94–392
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bolzano Bozentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
3. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbfnighttrain
22h 39m
€225–415
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2bus
36h 33m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
18h 38m
€291–1,277

Lecce to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 14mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings and Ryanair fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 14m.

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