How to get from Edinburgh to Lecce

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Edinburgh to Lecce: distance & best travel tips (updated Oct 17, 2026) The distance between Edinburgh and Lecce is approximately 2,347km (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 7m and costs starting from £94.
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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 £94. Flights start from £82, and trains from £12.
Flights+TrainsCheapestFastestEasy transfer
17:40Edinburgh Airport
5h 7m
07:12+1Lecce
Ryanair+via BRI and Bari Central
93.59
  • 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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Edinburgh to Lecce: Transfer guide

Transport options
Est. duration
Est. price
Train
20m
£5
Taxi
25m
£21
Bus
30m
£4

Edinburgh to Lecce: Travel tips

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Edinburgh to Lecce: FAQs

  • What is the distance between Edinburgh and Lecce?

    The distance from Edinburgh to Lecce is approx. 2,347km (1,458 mi).
  • The nearest airport to Lecce is Tirana International Airport, approximately 186.77km from Lecce.
  • We recommend flying from Edinburgh to Bari and then taking the train to Lecce. The journey takes around 5h 7m in total (approx. 3h 15m for the flight, approx. 1h 52m for the train, plus approx. 3 hours of transfer time).
  • We recommend taking the train to Lecce. It takes about 1h 52m. The cheapest fare is approx. £12.
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Lecce is 1h.

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