How to travel from Otranto to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Ostia is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Otranto to Ostia by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Bus and Plane

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 Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance729km (453 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Ostia by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Otranto and Ostia is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 10h 40m to get from Otranto and Ostia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Ostia is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Ostia. 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 Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Ostia. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina and Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Otranto and Ostia. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m 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 Ostia. 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 Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Ostia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Ostia

Transport options from Otranto to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€38($38)
every 3 hours591km (367 miles)
Train to Maglie, bus and plane4h 25m
€51($51)
every 3 hours598km (372 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€80($80)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€110($110)
on demand729km (453 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia