How to travel from Capri to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Capri and Otranto is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Capri to Otranto by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Otranto → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then drive to Otranto.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, Bus
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Maglie Piazzale Megapark.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Otranto.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Otranto by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Capri and Otranto is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Capri and Otranto by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Otranto is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Otranto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Otranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Otranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Otranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Bari (BRI) then drive to Otranto. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Capri to Otranto. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Otranto is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Car | 5h 30m | €170($170) | every 2 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
Ferry to Molo Manfredi, Salerno, Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €66($66) | once daily | 461km (287 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 8h 10m | €39($39) | 4 times a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 7h 50m | €69($69) | 5 times a day | 555km (345 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 50m | €105($105) | every 2 hours | 492km (306 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Otranto
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Alicost
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Salento in bus
Train operators
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