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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Essen is to bus which costs €120 - €210 and takes 29h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

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 Garibaldi Fs, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

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 47m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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, bus or fly from Lecce to Essen?

The best way to get from Lecce to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 19h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 29h 50m.

Where does the Lecce to Essen bus arrive?

Lecce to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna 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 32m to drive from Lecce to Essen.

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

Book your Lecce to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lecce to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lecce to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, busferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
6h 55m
€90–250
Train
1. Take the train from Lecce to Milano P.Garibalditrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
19h 47m
€276–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Bolognabus FlixBus N436
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen central train stationbus N537
29h 50m
€124–210
Drive 1,911.3 km
1. Drive from Lecce to Essencar 1,911.3 km
17h 32m
€293–424
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 45m
€99–362
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 35m
€250–406
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Essen Hbfbus
37h 23m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lecce to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
18h 35m
€285–1,269

Lecce to Essen by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

19h 47mAverage Duration

€276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,542.1 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lecce to Essen Hbf via Milano P.Garibaldi, Garibaldi Fs, Centrale Fs, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 47m.

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