What is the cheapest way to get from Lecce to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Essen is to train and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lecce to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Essen is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Essen central train station via Metaponto and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lecce and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lecce to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Essen Hbf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.

How far is it from Lecce to Essen?

The distance between Lecce and Essen is 1542 km. The road distance is 1911.3 km.

How do I travel from Lecce to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Lecce to Essen without a car is to train which takes 19h 53m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lecce to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Essen bus from?

Lecce to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lecce station.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Essen train from?

Lecce to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Lecce station.

Train or bus from Lecce to Essen?

The best way to get from Lecce to Essen is to train which takes 19h 53m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 28h 16m.

Where does the Lecce to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lecce to Essen train arrive?

Lecce to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.

Can I drive from Lecce to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lecce to Essen is 1911 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Lecce to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lecce to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Lecce to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Lecce to Essen 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 Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€89–280
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
19h 53m
€238–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Metapontobus 578
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
28h 16m
€138–184
Drive 1,911.3 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Essencar 1,911.3 km
17h 31m
€299–431
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 Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
9h 55m
€108–362
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bolzano Bozentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
22h 32m
€145–346
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Tarantobus 570 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
32h 35m
€96–283
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
18h 35m
€289–1,274

Lecce to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 53mAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,542.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lecce to Essen Hbf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce to Essen central train station via Metaponto, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt central train station in around 28h 16m.

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