How to travel from Lucca to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Otranto is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lucca to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OtrantoLucca if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,019km (633 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Otranto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Lucca and Otranto is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 776km (482 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lucca and Otranto by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lucca and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucca and Otranto. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Inter Saj and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Lucca and Otranto. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Lucca and Otranto. The distance is around 1,019km (633 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Otranto

Transport options from Lucca to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€83($83)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€120($120)
once daily962km (598 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 10m
€89($89)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Bus via Policoro Central Bus Station16h 5m
€95($95)
twice a week1,098km (682 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,019km (633 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