How to travel from Otranto to Bari, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Bari is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Otranto to Bari by 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 BariOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, Train

Take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Bari Centrale.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bari.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Bari

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Bari by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Otranto and Bari is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Otranto and Bari by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Bari is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Bari, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Bari. We recommend that you drive to Bari. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Bari. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Otranto and Bari with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

Marino Autolinee, Salento in bus, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Otranto and Bari. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m 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 Bari. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Bari Centrale. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bari is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bari. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Bari. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Bari is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Bari

Transport options from Otranto to Bari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€29($29)
once daily202km (126 miles)
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal4h 25m
€17($17)
every 20 mins214km (133 miles)
Bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€25($25)
every 3 hours197km (123 miles)
Bus and Train2h 55m
€24($24)
5 times a day201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€30($30)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Bari

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bari
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bari
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Bari