How to travel from Otranto to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Otranto and Palermo is around 619km (384 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.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Otranto to Palermo by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Otranto if you're planning a return trip.
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 Palermo (PMO).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione and then to Taranto Port then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Palermo.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Otranto to Palermo by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 15m. 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 €80 ($80).
The distance between Otranto and Palermo is around 619km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Otranto and Palermo by bus.
The quickest way to get from Otranto to Palermo is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Palermo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Palermo. 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 Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Palermo. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Otranto and Palermo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 10m 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 Palermo. 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 Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Palermo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 619km (384 miles) |
| Train to Maglie, bus and plane | 4h 45m | €89($89) | every 3 hours | 690km (429 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | €67($67) | every 20 mins | 815km (506 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 15m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 808km (502 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 15m | €54($54) | once daily | 857km (532 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 45m | €115($115) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Otranto and Palermo
Bus companies
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Salento in bus
Airlines
Train operators
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo