How to travel from Avellino to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Avellino and Otranto is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avellino and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Avellino to Otranto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Avellino and Otranto is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Avellino and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avellino to Otranto is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Avellino and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Avellino and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Otranto. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avellino and Otranto. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avellino to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari and Bari Central Train Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Marozzi VT, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, TTI Leonettibus SRL and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Avellino and Otranto. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avellino to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari and then to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Avellino and Otranto. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avellino to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Avellino to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Avellino and Otranto

Transport options from Avellino to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€43($43)
5 times a week417km (259 miles)
Bus via Lecce - Autostazione6h 35m
€27($27)
once a week422km (263 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 45m
€42($42)
5 times a day502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€73($73)
on demand403km (250 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