How to travel from Montepulciano to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Montepulciano and Otranto is around 788km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Otranto.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Otranto by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 6h 20m.

The distance between Montepulciano and Otranto is around 788km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (401 miles)

It takes around 14h 40m to get from Montepulciano and Otranto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to Otranto is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Otranto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and Otranto. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buonconvento and Siena - Ferrovia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Otranto. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Otranto. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Montepulciano and Otranto. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montepulciano and Otranto

Transport options from Montepulciano to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 20m
€69($69)
once daily788km (489 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus6h 30m
€105($105)
once a week1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus6h 35m
€130($130)
once daily1,047km (651 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€90($90)
twice a week975km (606 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€125($125)
on demand845km (525 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