How to travel from Agrigento to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Agrigento and Otranto is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 8h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Agrigento to Otranto by bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OtrantoAgrigento if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Onebus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agrigento and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Otranto by bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 5m.

The distance between Agrigento and Otranto is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Agrigento and Otranto by bus.

The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Otranto is to take the bus which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Agrigento and Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 8h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Otranto. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico, Cariati Via Nazionale, Nardo Via XXV Luglio, Maglie Piazzale Megapark and Maglie. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Onebus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Otranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 8h 5m.

The closest major airport to Otranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Otranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Agrigento to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico then Cariati Via Nazionale and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio. instead which will take 8h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Agrigento to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Agrigento and Otranto

Transport options from Agrigento to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
8h 5m
€29($29)
twice a week883km (549 miles)
Bus via Catania, Via D'Amico12h 35m
€64($64)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Bus via Messina13hrs
€62($62)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 10m
€68($68)
twice daily876km (544 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 15m
€145($145)
hourly782km (486 miles)

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Airports near Otranto

The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Otranto
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Otranto
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Otranto