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 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 11h 32m.

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 11h 32m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 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 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 35m 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 10:42 AM in Lecce and 12:42 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4400+ 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, car ferry, car, 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.

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 35m
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lecce to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bari to Altamurabus
3. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRI - IST
11h 32m
₺5,790–13,243
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
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
₺10,613–17,952
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
₺7,755–19,033
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
₺9,691–17,164
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
₺7,668–25,054
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 54m
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

24Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

₺4,173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.7 km
Duration: 13h 35m

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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