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 €65 - €250 and takes 5h 31m.

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 5h 31m and costs €65 - €250.

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 Cologne via Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

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, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1551 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 via Mannheim which takes 19h and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 Inter Saj, 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 2m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 19h, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €310 and takes 28h 15m.

Where does the Lecce to Cologne bus arrive?

Lecce to Cologne bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Sibari 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.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lecce to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
6h 2m
€85–322
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BDS - CGN
5h 31m
€67–242
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
19h
€264–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Sibaribus
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Colognebus
28h 15m
€209–303
Drive 1,852.3 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Colognecar 1,852.3 km
17h 3m
€299–432
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BDS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 53m
€80–282
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
19h 13m
€269–664
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Baribus 573 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
29h 19m
€176–286
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
23h 53m
€318–447

Lecce to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,550.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Eurowings, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h.

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