The distance between Brindisi and Otranto is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brindisi 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 Otranto → Brindisi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
Marino Autolinee
+ 1 othersTake the train to Zollino and then to Otranto.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Otranto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).
The distance between Brindisi and Otranto is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Brindisi and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Otranto is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Otranto. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lecce, Zollino and Maglie. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Brindisi and Otranto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Otranto. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brindisi and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.
Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Brindisi and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brindisi and Otranto. The distance is around 84km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 25m | €20($20) | 4 times a day | 86km (54 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €15($15) | every 4 hours | 86km (54 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €13($13) | on demand | 84km (52 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.