How to travel from Otranto to Marsala, Italy
The distance between Otranto and Marsala is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Otranto to Marsala by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marsala → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then Palermo Via Oreto and then to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Marsala.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Marsala
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Otranto to Marsala by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Otranto and Marsala is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (363 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Otranto and Marsala by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Marsala is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Marsala. 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 Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Marsala. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via D'Amico. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Sais Regional run regular bus services between Otranto and Marsala. Buses run twice a week and take around 14hrs 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 Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Otranto to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Marsala
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €87($87) | every 4 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 1,485km (923 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3hrs | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica + 1 similar | 13h 30m | €81($81) | every 20 mins | 978km (607 miles) |
| Bus | 14hrs | €75($75) | twice a week | 986km (613 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 30m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 972km (604 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 10m | €135($135) | hourly | 880km (547 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Otranto and Marsala
Airlines
Alba Star
Blue Air
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sais Regional
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Airports near Marsala
The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Marsala
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Marsala
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Marsala