How to travel from Brindisi to Otranto, Italy

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.

3 routes found

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 OtrantoBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Zollino and then to Otranto.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Otranto

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Brindisi to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Otranto

Transport options from Brindisi to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
€20($20)
4 times a day86km (54 miles)
Train
1h 55m
€15($15)
every 4 hours86km (54 miles)
Drive
1hr
€13($13)
on demand84km (52 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brindisi and Otranto

Bus companies

Train operators

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

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