How to travel from Marsala to Otranto, Italy
The distance between Marsala and Otranto is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Marsala to Otranto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Otranto → Marsala if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Lecce and then to Otranto - Stazione FSE.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Otranto.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Otranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Otranto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Marsala and Otranto is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (363 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Marsala and Otranto by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Otranto is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Otranto is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marsala and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marsala and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Otranto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Otranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €150($150) | once daily | 667km (414 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | €95($95) | once daily | 720km (447 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 55m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,548km (962 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 788km (490 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 45m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 974km (605 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 55m | €66($66) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | €135($135) | hourly | 877km (545 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marsala and Otranto
Airlines
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Train operators
Airports near Otranto
The following major airports near Otranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Otranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Otranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 236km (147 miles) from Otranto