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 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 12h 2m.

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 2m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 and arriving at Istanbul via Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlorë, Elbasan and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.

How far is it from Lecce to Istanbul?

The distance between Lecce and Istanbul is 1155 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 bus and ferry and bus which takes 25h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 36m 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 Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto station.

Where does the Lecce to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lecce to Istanbul bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Lecce and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lecce. It is currently 10:08 AM in Lecce and 11:08 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lecce to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Lecce to Istanbul by busferry, shuttle, plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or ferry

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

Bus and ferry, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TIA - SAW
14h 36m
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 2m
₺6,174–14,981
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Elbasanbus
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Korçëbus
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbulbus
25h 18m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
2. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbulcar
18h 6m
₺9,920–15,363
Bus and ferry, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIA - IST
14h 23m
Train, car ferry to Dubrovnik 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. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane DBV - IST
17h 23m
₺9,841–22,973
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
₺8,441–19,973
Train, car ferry, car 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 car ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotorcarferry
4. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)plane TIV - IST
19h 32m
₺12,991–26,208
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 Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
25h 30m

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 36mAverage Duration

₺1,741Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lecce to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,155 km
Duration: 14h 36m

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 Brindisi, walk to Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, take the bus to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, walk to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, take the vehicle to Vlorë, walk to Vlorë, take the shuttle to Tirana, Airport, walk to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lecce to Istanbul via Brindisi, Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlorë, Vlorë, Elbasan, and Korçë in around 25h 18m.

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