How to travel from Otranto to Brindisi, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Brindisi is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Otranto to Brindisi 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 BrindisiOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Brindisi Instituto Professionale Falcone.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Maglie and then to Lecce.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brindisi.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Brindisi

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Brindisi by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Otranto and Brindisi is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Otranto and Brindisi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Brindisi is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Brindisi, 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 Brindisi. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Otranto to Brindisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Maglie, Zollino and Lecce. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Otranto and Brindisi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Brindisi. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Otranto and Brindisi with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Otranto and Brindisi. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 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 Brindisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi Instituto Professionale Falcone. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. 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 Otranto and Brindisi. The distance is around 84km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Brindisi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Otranto to Brindisi

Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Brindisi

Transport options from Otranto to Brindisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
€20($20)
4 times a day86km (54 miles)
Train
1h 50m
€15($15)
every 4 hours85km (53 miles)
Drive
1hr
€13($13)
on demand84km (52 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Otranto and Brindisi

Bus companies

Train operators

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Airports near Brindisi

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brindisi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Brindisi
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Brindisi