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 €75 - €270 and takes 6h 53m.

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 53m and costs €75 - €270.

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 Metaponto and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

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 Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1554 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 4m and costs €220 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 train which takes 19h 4m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Lecce to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lecce to Cologne train arrive?

Lecce to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av 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 1793+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 34m
€93–282
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BDS - CGN
6h 53m
€78–270
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
19h 4m
€229–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Metapontobus 578
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
25h 49m
Drive 1,852.3 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Colognecar 1,852.3 km
17h 3m
€281–406
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
10h 3m
€94–372
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 43m
€177–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarantobus 570 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
28h 39m
€100–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
18h 38m
€284–1,267

Lecce to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 4mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lecce to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,554.2 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lecce to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce to Köln via Metaponto, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 25h 49m.

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