The distance between Otranto and Forli is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Otranto to Forli by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Forli → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Bologna Centrale and then to Forli.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Forlì - Terminal autobus Piazzale Martiri d'Ungheria.
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Take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Forli.
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There are several options for getting from Otranto to Forli by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 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 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Otranto and Forli is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Otranto and Forli by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Forli is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Forli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Forli. 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 Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Forli. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Forli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
FlixBus, Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., Salento in bus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Otranto and Forli. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Forli. 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 Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Forli. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Forli is Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Forli. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Otranto and Forli. The distance is around 801km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Forli is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 40m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 854km (530 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 30m | €49($49) | 3 times a week | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal | 15h 40m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 966km (601 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 15m | €64($64) | every 20 mins | 781km (485 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €145($145) | on demand | 801km (498 miles) |
Salento in bus
Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A.
Autokar Polska
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Forli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.