How to travel from Otranto to Alberobello, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Alberobello is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Otranto to Alberobello by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Grottaglie Viale dello Sport and then to Alberobello.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Train

Take the train to Maglie, Zollino, Lecce then Martina Franca and then to Alberobello.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

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Drive

Drive to Alberobello.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Alberobello

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Alberobello by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Otranto and Alberobello is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Otranto and Alberobello by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Alberobello is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Alberobello, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Otranto and Alberobello. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Otranto to Alberobello. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maglie, Zollino, Lecce and Martina Franca. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Otranto and Alberobello. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Alberobello. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Alberobello. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grottaglie Viale dello Sport and Francavilla Fontana Via S. Francesco. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Otranto and Alberobello. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 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 Alberobello. We recommend that you take the bus to Grottaglie Viale dello Sport and then to Alberobello. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Alberobello is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Alberobello. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Otranto and Alberobello. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Alberobello is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Alberobello

Transport options from Otranto to Alberobello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
€44($44)
once daily191km (119 miles)
Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile4h 20m
€23($23)
every 20 mins218km (135 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€15($15)
every 4 hours164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€24($24)
on demand155km (96 miles)

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Airports near Alberobello

The following major airports near Alberobello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Alberobello
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Alberobello
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Alberobello