How to travel from La Spezia to Otranto, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Otranto is around 876km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Spezia to Otranto by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Otranto

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Otranto by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between La Spezia and Otranto is around 876km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from La Spezia and Otranto by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Otranto is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between La Spezia and Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Spezia and Otranto. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.

Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between La Spezia and Otranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from La Spezia and Otranto. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Otranto is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Otranto

Transport options from La Spezia to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 30m
€87($87)
once daily876km (545 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and bus5hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,041km (647 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus6hrs
€125($125)
once daily1,037km (645 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus7h 10m
€105($105)
once daily1,209km (751 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€115($115)
twice a week1,163km (723 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€160($160)
on demand1,073km (667 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