How to get from Edinburgh to Lecce

Travel by flight and train

Edinburgh to Lecce: distance & best travel tips (updated Oct 7, 2026) The distance between Edinburgh and Lecce is approximately 2,347 km (1,458 mi). While there is no direct route, you can combine a flight and a train. Fly from Edinburgh Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, then take a train from Bari Central to Lecce. This journey takes about approx. 5h 8m and costs starting from US$192.
  • via Bari approx. 5h 8m

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Edinburgh to Lecce

Travel from Edinburgh to Lecce by flight or train

Find tickets from Edinburgh to Lecce for the next 7 days starting at US$192. Flights start from US$176, and trains from US$16.
Flights+TrainsCheapestFastestEasy transfer
18:00Edinburgh Airport
5h 8m
06:55+1Lecce
Ryanair+via BRI and Bari Central
191.44
Flights+TrainsEasy transfer
17:10Edinburgh Airport
7h 8m
06:55+1Lecce
Lufthansa+via BRI and Bari Central
249.44
  • Displayed prices from Edinburgh to Lecce are the approximate lowest prices found in the last 24 hours within the next 7 days and are subject to change and availability.

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Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel
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Palazzo Giusti Lecce - Exclusive Boutique Hotel
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Patria Palace In Lecce
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Edinburgh to Lecce: Transfer guide

Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Train
20m
US$7
Taxi
25m
US$28
Bus
30m
US$5

Edinburgh to Lecce: Travel tips

Travel operators from Edinburgh to Lecce

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Edinburgh to Lecce: FAQs

  • What is the distance between Edinburgh and Lecce?

    The distance from Edinburgh to Lecce is approx. 2,347 km (1,458 mi).
  • The nearest airport to Lecce is Tirana International Airport, approximately 186.77 km from Lecce.
  • We recommend flying from Edinburgh to Bari and then taking the train to Lecce. The journey takes around 5h 8m in total (approx. 3h 15m for the flight, approx. 1h 53m for the train, plus approx. 3 hours of transfer time).
  • We recommend taking the train to Lecce. It takes about 1h 53m. The cheapest fare is approx. US$16.
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Lecce is 1h.

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