How to travel from Otranto to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Genoa is around 955km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Otranto to Genoa by train, bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GenoaOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Pisa (PSA), Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee and then to Genoa.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,155km (718 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Genoa by train, bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Otranto and Genoa is around 955km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 917km (570 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Otranto and Genoa by train, bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Genoa is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Genoa. 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 Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Genoa. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari Capruzzi DEA Coffee. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Otranto and Genoa. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 50m 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Genoa. The distance is around 1,155km (718 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Genoa is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Genoa

Transport options from Otranto to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Pisa (PSA), Train + 6 similar
5hrs
€95($95)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train5h 25m
€120($120)
once a week1,076km (669 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train5h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,123km (698 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€82($82)
every 4 hours1,210km (752 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), Train6hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,248km (775 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4hrs
€79($79)
every 3 hours955km (593 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane5h 50m
€81($81)
every 4 hours1,151km (715 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 50m
€120($120)
twice a week1,240km (770 miles)
Bus via Siena Central Train Station19hrs
€120($120)
twice a week1,374km (854 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€175($175)
on demand1,155km (718 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa