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 - €220 and takes 6h 33m.

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 33m and costs €85 - €220.

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 Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1556 km. The road distance is 1852.5 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 10m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Lecce to Cologne, including transfers.

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 train which takes 19h 10m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 26h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 33m.

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 1853 km. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Lecce to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lecce to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lecce to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Lecce to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BDS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 14m
€92–300
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BDS - CGN
6h 33m
€89–218
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
19h 10m
€190–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Metaponto578
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurt
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
26h 21m
€144–194
Drive 1,852.5 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Cologne1,852.5 km
16h 53m
€289–417
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)BDS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
9h 53m
€132–363
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bolzano BozenIc
2. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof89
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln HbfDrf
25h 39m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Taranto570 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf79 / ...
28h 40m
€125–284
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
18h 56m
€287–1,270

Lecce to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 10mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,555.6 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lecce to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Metaponto, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 26h 21m.

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