How to travel from Bergamo to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Bergamo and Otranto is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bergamo to Otranto by plane, 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 Otranto → Bergamo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lecce and then to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Milano Porta Garibaldi and then to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bergamo and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bergamo to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Bergamo and Otranto is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 945km (587 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bergamo and Otranto by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bergamo to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergamo and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bergamo and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bergamo and Otranto. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bergamo to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lecce. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.
FlixBus and Salento in bus run regular bus services between Bergamo and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bergamo to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Bergamo and Otranto. The distance is around 1,101km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergamo to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bergamo and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €66($66) | once daily | 971km (603 miles) |
| Fly to Brindisi (BDS), Bus | 4h 20m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,034km (643 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €80($80) | once daily | 1,124km (699 miles) |
Bus | 16h 35m | €69($69) | once daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, bus | 15h 30m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | €165($165) | on demand | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bergamo and Otranto
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Salento in bus
Airports near Otranto
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Otranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Otranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 236km (147 miles) from Otranto