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 - €240 and takes 6h 34m.

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 34m and costs €85 - €240.

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 18h 45m.

How far is it from Lecce to Cologne?

The distance between Lecce and Cologne is 1554 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 18h 45m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 18h 45m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 26h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 34m.

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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lecce to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Lecce to Cologne by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BDS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
7h 22m
€89–292
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 / ...
18h 45m
€190–477
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 CGN084 / ...
26h 17m
€144–194
Drive 1,852.5 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Cologne1,852.5 km
16h 53m
€286–414
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BDS - CGN
6h 34m
€89–235
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 37m
€122–274
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
18h 56m
€285–1,268

Lecce to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 45mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,554.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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 18h 45m. 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 17m.

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