The distance between Catania and Otranto is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Catania to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
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Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.
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There are several options for getting from Catania to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Catania and Otranto is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Catania and Otranto by bus.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Otranto is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Maglie - Stazione FSE then take the train to Otranto. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Otranto. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 45m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Catania and Otranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 55m | €71($71) | every 4 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 694km (432 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | €95($95) | hourly | 625km (388 miles) |
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Marino Autolinee
Salento in bus
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The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.