There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Lecce by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane ZRH - BDS
5h 13m€99–307Train to Basel, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane BSL - BDS
6h 18m€75–334Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Leccetrain Fr
13h€185–365Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Sibaribus
- Take the bus from Sibari to Leccebus
16h 35m€142–201Drive 1,308 km
- Drive from Zurich to Leccecar 1,308 km
12h 29m€235–339Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane MXP - BDS
7h 59m€111–334Train via Reggio Emilia
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Leccetrain Fr
13h 29m€222–372Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Leccebus 420
22h 20m€114–183
Zurich to Lecce by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) which costs €110 - €190 and takes 22h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lecce. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Lecce via Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lecce. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Zurich and Lecce is 1118 km. The road distance is 1308 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs €180 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Zurich to Lecce, including transfers.
Zurich to Lecce bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €370 and takes 13h, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lecce, Italy?
Swiss, ITA Airways, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 13h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–280
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brindisi Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–170
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Lecce bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Sibari station.
Zurich to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lecce is 1308 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Zurich to Lecce.
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