The distance between Lecce and Otranto is around 45km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 35min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lecce 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 → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
+ 2 othersTake the train to Maglie and then to Otranto.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
Take a taxi to Otranto.
Taxi Salento Lecce
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Lecce to Otranto by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Lecce and Otranto is around 45km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Lecce and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 35min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Otranto is to take a taxi which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Otranto. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maglie. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Lecce and Otranto. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Lecce and Otranto. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Otranto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1hr.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Otranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Lecce and Otranto. The distance is around 45km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 35min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €6 ($6).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1hr | €6($6) | hourly | 49km (31 miles) |
Train | 1h 20m | €5($5) | 4 times a day | 49km (31 miles) |
Taxi | 35min | €120($120) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
Drive | 35min | €7($7) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Marino Autolinee
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.