How to travel from Ancona to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Otranto is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ancona to Otranto by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Termoli - Terminal Bus and then to Otranto.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance656km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Otranto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Ancona and Otranto is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (351 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Ancona and Otranto by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Otranto is to drive which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ancona and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Otranto. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aspio V. and Termoli - Terminal Bus. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Ancona and Otranto. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Otranto. The distance is around 656km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Otranto is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

How do I get from Ancona to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Otranto

Transport options from Ancona to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
€39($39)
3 times a week732km (455 miles)
Bus via Lecce Central Bus Station10h 55m
€59($59)
5 times a day705km (438 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 50m
€54($54)
5 times a day642km (399 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand656km (407 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