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 5h 21m.

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 21m 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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1552 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 25m and costs €210 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 25m and costs €210 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 26h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 5h 21m.

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?

There are 1726+ 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 plane, train, 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.

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
6h 1m
€97–310
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BDS - CGN
5h 21m
€89–217
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
19h 25m
€210–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce Bus Station to Policoro Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Frankfurt
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN61 / ...
26h 31m
€144–177
Drive 1,852.5 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Cologne1,852.5 km
16h 53m
€290–419
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
8h 39m
€132–403
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bolzano BozenIc
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - BrennerRe
3. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
22h 43m
€181–267
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 Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
28h 52m
€127–288
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
18h 56m
€287–1,272

Lecce to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 25mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,552.3 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lecce to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce Bus Station to Koeln Hbf via Policoro Central Bus Station, Policoro, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 26h 31m.

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