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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 12h 12m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lecce to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lecce - Autostazione and arriving at Istanbul via Bari Porto, Durrës and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.

How far is it from Lecce to Istanbul?

The distance between Lecce and Istanbul is 1205 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Istanbul without a car is to Leonetti Bus and bus and ferry and bus which takes 24h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Lecce to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Istanbul bus from?

Lecce to Istanbul bus services, operated by TTI Leonettibus SRL, depart from Lecce - Autostazione station.

Where does the Lecce to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lecce to Istanbul bus services, operated by TTI Leonettibus SRL, arrive at Bari station.

What is the time difference between Lecce and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lecce. It is currently 7:24 AM in Lecce and 9:24 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lecce to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lecce to Istanbul by train, busferry, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus and ferry to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIA - IST
13h 40m
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRI - IST
12h 12m
₺5,613–12,956
Leonetti Bus, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce - Autostazione to Baribus
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçëbus
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
24h 13m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
2. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbulcar
18h 6m
₺10,511–16,249
Train, bus and ferry to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TIA - SAW
13h 57m
Train, ferry, train to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Barferry
3. Take the train from Bar to Aerodromtrain
4. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)plane TGD - IST
17h 57m
₺7,743–19,656
Train, ferry, train to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Barferry
3. Take the train from Bar to Aerodromtrain
4. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TGD - SAW
18h 9m
₺5,956–23,677
Train, car ferry, ferry to Tivat Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotorferry
4. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIV - IST
20h 16m
₺6,438–18,906
Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
26h 53m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
32h 40m

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

36Weekly Planes

2h 44mAverage Duration

₺2,058Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.7 km
Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Lecce, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Lecce to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Bari Centrale, walk to Bari Centrale, take the line 50 bus to Stazione Marittima, walk to Bari Porto, take the vehicle to Durrës, walk to Durrës, take the bus to Tirana Airport, walk to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport, take the train to Gayrettepe, then take the train to Vezneciler. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce - Autostazione to Istanbul via Bari, Bari Porto, Durrës, Durrës, and Korçë in around 24h 13m.

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