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 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 12h 52m.

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 52m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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 2773 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 which takes 24h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 20m 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 12:24 AM in Lecce and 2:24 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4513+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lecce to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, plane, and Leonetti Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Lecce to Istanbul by train, bus, plane, 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 to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul (IST)TIA - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
14h 20m
Train, ferry, train to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Bar
3. Take the train from Bar to Aerodrom
4. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TGD - SAW
18h 11m
₺5,756–22,608
Leonetti Bus, Bus
1. Take the bus from Lecce - Autostazione to Bari
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
3. Take the bus from Durrës to Korçë
4. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbul
24h 13m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
2. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Istanbul
18h 3m
₺10,507–15,443
Train, Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)TIA - SAW
13h 59m
Train, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST)BRI - IST
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 52m
₺6,030–13,109
Train, ferry, train to Podgorica Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Bar
3. Take the train from Bar to Aerodrom
4. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Istanbul (IST)TGD - IST
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
18h 37m
₺7,773–19,807
Train, car ferry, ferry to Tivat Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centrale
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor
4. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Istanbul (IST)TIV - IST
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
20h 56m
₺6,648–22,837
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloníki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
26h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
2. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
32h 30m

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

35Weekly Planes

2h 55mAverage Duration

₺2,108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,773.3 km
Duration: 14h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Lecce - Autostazione to Istanbul via Bari Porto, Durrës, and Korçë in around 24h 13m.

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