The distance between Gallipoli and Otranto is around 48km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gallipoli to Otranto by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Otranto → Gallipoli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zollino and then to Otranto.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Take a taxi to Otranto.
Brindisi Gallipoli navetta - Ncc Lecce Salento Cab
There are several options for getting from Gallipoli to Otranto by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Gallipoli and Otranto is around 48km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Gallipoli and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gallipoli to Otranto is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gallipoli and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gallipoli and Otranto. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gallipoli to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zollino and Maglie. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Gallipoli and Otranto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Gallipoli and Otranto. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gallipoli and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Gallipoli and Otranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gallipoli to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Gallipoli and Otranto. The distance is around 48km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gallipoli to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €6 ($6).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | €7($7) | every 4 hours | 63km (39 miles) |
Bus | 2hrs | €6($6) | every 20 mins | 49km (31 miles) |
Taxi | 44min | €130($130) | on demand | 48km (30 miles) |
Drive | 44min | €8($8) | on demand | 48km (30 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Salento in bus
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.