How to travel from Otranto to Alba, Italy
The distance between Otranto and Alba is around 1,094km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Otranto to Alba 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 Alba → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Turin and then to Fermata 17659 - ALBA.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Alba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Otranto to Alba by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Otranto and Alba is around 1,094km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 995km (618 miles)
It takes around 17h 30m to get from Otranto and Alba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Alba is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Alba. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maglie Megapark via Otranto, Turin, Fermata 761 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.
FlixBus, Gruppo Torinese Trasporti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l. run regular bus services between Otranto and Alba. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Alba is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Alba. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Otranto and Alba. The distance is around 1,168km (726 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Alba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 30m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Alba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train + 6 similar | 5h 45m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,190km (740 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 3 hours | 1,277km (794 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €100($100) | every 3 hours | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 1,153km (716 miles) |
| Train to Maglie, bus and plane | 6h 10m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Train to Maglie, bus and plane | 6h 10m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 1,094km (679 miles) |
| Train to Maglie, bus and plane | 7h 10m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,105km (686 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 30m | €75($75) | 5 times a week | 1,287km (800 miles) |
| Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile | 19h 45m | €115($115) | twice a week | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | €175($175) | on demand | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Otranto and Alba
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l.
Airports near Alba
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Alba
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Alba
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Alba