How to travel from Zurich to Lecce

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Lecce

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lecce among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, while a flight costs an average of $489.

Distance: 680 miles (1095 km)

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$489

Average price

$258

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$126

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$440

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5h 5m

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3h 5m

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13h 24m

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12h 54m

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30m

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22h 51m

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22h 21m

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13h 1m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.1 - 2.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $96.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lecce:

A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lecce costing on average $178.

A bus is $107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lecce costing on average $203.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 29m.

Bus takes on average 21h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Lecce among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $203 compared to roughly $440 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $236. The journey takes 13h 59m versus 13h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Zurich to Lecce

How to get from Zurich to Lecce by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Lecce is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2495 · 1109
    6:25 PM24h40
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2495 · 1109
    6:25 PM24h40
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    7:05 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX1722
    12:05 PM1h55
    Zurich Airport
    2:00 PMBrindisi Airport
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 153+IntercityIntercity 594+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 789
    10:33 AM21h42
    Zurich HB
    8:15 AMLecce station
    $2721One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9663+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 789+TrenitaliaEuroCity 123
    3:33 PM16h42
    Zurich HB
    8:15 AMLecce station
    $3061One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9527 · FRECCIAROSSA 9805+TrenitaliaEuroCity 11
    6:33 AM12h19
    Zurich HB
    6:52 PMLecce station
    $3141One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM26h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:45 AMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1221One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM27h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:00 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM30h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    5:15 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $2551One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU21119
    11:55 AM2h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1:55 PMBrindisi Airport
    $1991One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissAZ7187+ITAAZ1623
    12:45 PM5h40
    Zurich Airport
    6:25 PMBrindisi Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissAZ7187+ITAAZ1623+Cotrap05 - 58R
    12:45 PM10h05
    Zurich Airport
    10:50 PMLecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus)
    $2731One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lecce

Travel to Lecce easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lecce.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Lecce including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lecce is a bus with an average price of $126.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lecce:

A bus is $133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lecce costing on average $258.

A bus is $364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Lecce costing on average $489.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Lecce is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Lecce take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 24m.

Bus takes on average 22h 51m.

The distance from Zurich to Lecce is approximately 680 miles (1095 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lecce is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lecce as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Lecce:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brindisi Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lecce station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Lecce, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Lecce by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Lecce by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Lecce by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Lecce:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Lecce often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Gallipoli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lecce and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lecce to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lecce, you can stroll along Via Vittorio Emanuele II, visit the Roman Amphitheatre for cultural events, and enjoy the Giardini Pubblici. Explore the Castello Carlo V and take a guided tour to appreciate the city's baroque architecture. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo, Basilica di Santa Croce, Roman Amphitheatre, Porta Napoli, and Museo Faggiano.
Three days in Lecce is ideal to explore its Baroque architecture, enjoy the local cuisine, and visit nearby attractions like the Adriatic coast.
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