How to travel from Gallipoli to Otranto, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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 OtrantoGallipoli if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zollino and then to Otranto.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Otranto.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Brindisi Gallipoli navetta - Ncc Lecce Salento Cab

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance48km (30 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gallipoli and Otranto

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gallipoli to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Gallipoli and Otranto

Transport options from Gallipoli to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€7($7)
every 4 hours63km (39 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€6($6)
every 20 mins49km (31 miles)
Taxi
44min
€130($130)
on demand48km (30 miles)
Drive
44min
€8($8)
on demand48km (30 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gallipoli 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