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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lecce is to train and fly which costs €130 - €340 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lecce is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €140 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lecce?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Lecce via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, Munich and Rocca Imperiale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lecce?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lecce via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Lecce?

The distance between Reading and Lecce is 1942 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 22h 5m and costs €320 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Reading to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lecce bus from?

Reading to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lecce train from?

Reading to Lecce train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Lecce?

The best way to get from Reading to Lecce is to train which takes 22h 5m and costs €320 - €950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 42h 43m.

Where does the Reading to Lecce bus arrive?

Reading to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Lecce?

Lecce is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:57 PM in Reading and 8:57 PM in Lecce.

Where does the Reading to Lecce train arrive?

Reading to Lecce train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2861+ hotels available in Lecce.

Reading to Lecce - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Lecce by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, car train, 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 to London City Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)LCY - BDS
9h 35m
€133–340
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)STN - BDS
8h 7m
€121–324
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Torino Porta SusaTgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to LecceFr
22h 5m
€325–952
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Turin - Lingotto
4. Take the night train from Torino Lingotto to LecceIni
39h 7m
€163–342
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lecce
22h 36m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)LHR - BDS
7h 2m
€145–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Lecce570 / ...
42h 43m
€129–353
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Rocca Imperiale
4. Take the bus from Rocca Imperiale to Lecce
44h 10m
€177–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lecce
23h 38m
€379–554

Reading to Lecce by train, bus, and night train

4Weekly Services

39h 7mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,942.2 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lecce, Italy?

You can take a train from Reading to Lecce via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Torino Porta Susa in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Lecce via Slough, Wellington Street Stop C, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 42h 43m.

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