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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lecce?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lecce. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lecce?

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 15h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lecce?

The distance between Zurich and Lecce is 1118 km. The road distance is 1306.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lecce without a car is to train which takes 15h 46m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Zurich to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lecce bus from?

Zurich to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lecce train from?

Zurich to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lecce?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lecce is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 15h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Lecce bus arrive?

Zurich to Lecce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lecce station.

Where does the Zurich to Lecce train arrive?

Zurich to Lecce train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lecce?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lecce is 1307 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Zurich to Lecce.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Lecce?

Book your Zurich to Lecce train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lecce?

Book your Zurich to Lecce bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2895+ hotels available in Lecce.

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

There are 9 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
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)ZRH - BDS
5h 25m
€92–285
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to MilanItabus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Lecce Central Bus StationMarinoBus 043 / ...
20h 15m
€46–190
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LecceFr
15h 46m
€101–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LecceN436
19h 10m
€70–130
Drive 1,306.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lecce1,306.9 km
12h 22m
€229–331
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)MXP - BDS
8h 7m
€98–263
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)BSL - BDS
6h 25m
€92–284
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)BGY - BDS
8h 21m
€120–348
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)LIN - BDS
8h 19m
€129–306

Zurich to Lecce by train

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15h 46mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.7 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lecce, Italy?

Swiss and ITA Airways fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Lecce via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 15h 46m.

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