How to travel from Caltanissetta to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Caltanissetta and Otranto is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Taormina-Giardini and then to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caltanissetta and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Caltanissetta to Otranto by bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Caltanissetta and Otranto is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 11h 20m to get from Caltanissetta and Otranto by bus.

The quickest way to get from Caltanissetta to Otranto is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Caltanissetta and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Otranto. We recommend that you drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto. instead which will take 8h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caltanissetta and Otranto. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caltanissetta to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caltanissetta and Otranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caltanissetta to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 11h 20m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Caltanissetta to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico and then to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 11h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caltanissetta to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caltanissetta and Otranto

Transport options from Caltanissetta to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
11h 20m
€59($59)
twice daily808km (502 miles)
Bus via Messina Main Train Station12hrs
€45($45)
twice daily799km (496 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 35m
€62($62)
5 times a week809km (503 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 35m
€135($135)
hourly730km (453 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